Question 20

From Biology SL Paper 3 (November 2024, TZ2)

  1. The diagram of a normal electrocardiogram (ECG) trace shows two cardiac cycles.
A diagram showing a normal electrocardiogram (ECG) trace with two cardiac cycles, including the T wave.
A diagram showing a normal electrocardiogram (ECG) trace with two cardiac cycles, including the T wave.

(a) Annotate the diagram to show the wave produced by
(i) the contraction of the atria; [1]

(ii) the contraction of the ventricles. [1]

(b) State the stage of the cardiac cycle shown at T. [1]

(c) Explain how the structure of cardiac muscle cells is adapted to their function. [3]

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