Igcse Model Questions Vol1 2024 Biology Question 5

Practice objective / multiple choice question 5 from the 2024 Igcse Model Questions Vol1 Biology examination.

Igcse Model Questions Vol1 2024 Biology Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 5 IGCSE_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2024 • BIOLOGY • objective

In a certain artery (Artery A) the radius is \(2.0\ \text{mm}\) and the blood flow rate is \(500\ \text{mL min}^{-1}\). Assuming the pressure gradient and blood viscosity are the same, what is the expected flow rate in a second artery (Artery B) whose radius is \(1.5\ \text{mm}\)? Give your answer to the nearest whole millilitre per minute.

Answer Options

A. 212 mL/min
B. 281 mL/min
Correct Answer C. 158 mL/min
D. 119 mL/min
Correct Answer
C
Correct Option:
158 mL/min

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This is Igcse Model Questions Vol1 2024 Biology Question 5. It is one of the objective questions from the 2024 Igcse Model Questions Vol1 Biology examination.

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