Absorption: past paper questions
Real questions on absorption
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- 0610/41 · May/June 2026 · Q2d[2]
Compare the process of assimilation with the process of absorption.
See it on the paper → - 0610/42 · October/November 2025 · Q1e[4]
X Y magnification ×800 Fig. 1.2 (e) Fig. 1.2 is a photomicrograph of part of one villus in the small intestine. Identify and explain the roles of the parts labelled X and Y in Fig. 1.2.
See it on the paper → - 0610/43 · May/June 2025 · Q3a[4]
Complete the sentences about the control of blood glucose concentration. Blood glucose concentration increases after a person eats a meal containing carbohydrates. This causes the to release insulin. Insulin causes the to remove glucose from the blood and convert it into .
See it on the paper → - 0610/43 · May/June 2025 · Q3b[2]
Outline the treatment of type 1 diabetes.
See it on the paper → - 0610/43 · May/June 2025 · Q3c[3]
A scientist investigated the effect of an injection of glucose solution on blood glucose concentration in healthy people. The injection was given at 0 minutes. Fig. 3.1 shows the results. 300 250 200 blood glucose concentration / mg per 100 cm 3 150 100 50 0 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 time after the injection / minutes Fig...
See it on the paper → - 0610/43 · May/June 2025 · Q3d[3]
Adrenaline also affects blood glucose concentration. Suggest how this is an advantage for the “fight or flight” response.
See it on the paper → - 0610/22 · October/November 2024 · Q15[1]
Which parts transport glucose and fatty acids away from the villus?
See it on the paper → - 0610/22 · October/November 2024 · Q31[1]
Why do different cells in a human body produce different proteins?
See it on the paper → - 0610/33 · October/November 2024 · Q3c[1]
After absorption, nutrients are taken into and used by cells. State the name of this process.
See it on the paper → - 0610/63 · October/November 2024 · Q2a(i)[3]
The length of line AB represents the width of the villus in Fig. 2.1. Measure the length of line AB. length of line AB mm Use your measurement and the formula to calculate the actual width of the villus. length of line AB in Fig. 2.1 actual width of villus magnification = Give your answer to two significant figures. Spa...
See it on the paper → - 0610/63 · October/November 2024 · Q2a(ii)[2]
Fig. 2.2 shows a villus from a different part of the small intestine. magnification × 210 Fig. 2.2 State two ways the villus in Fig. 2.2 differs from the villus in Fig. 2.1.
See it on the paper → - 0610/63 · October/November 2024 · Q2b(i)[4]
Plot a bar chart on the grid of the data in Table 2.1. (i)
See it on the paper → - 0610/04 · Specimen 2023 · Q1a(i)[1]
State the function of villi.
See it on the paper → - 0610/04 · Specimen 2023 · Q1a(ii)[3]
Describe the structure of a villus.
See it on the paper → - 0610/04 · Specimen 2023 · Q1b(i)[1]
Blood transports nutrients. State the component of the blood that transports nutrients.
See it on the paper → - 0610/04 · Specimen 2023 · Q1b(ii)[1]
The nutrients in the blood can be used to become part of cells. State the name of this process.
See it on the paper → - 0610/04 · Specimen 2023 · Q1b(iii)[2]
Amino acids are used to make proteins. State two examples of proteins that are found in the blood.
See it on the paper → - 0610/21 · May/June 2023 · Q23[1]
Which row shows where glucose will be found in the body of a healthy human after eating a meal?
See it on the paper → - 0610/42 · February/March 2023 · Q2c[1]
State the name of the structures that increase the surface area for absorption in the small intestine.
See it on the paper → - 0610/33 · October/November 2022 · Q7c(i)[1]
Water is absorbed into the blood from the alimentary canal. State where most of the water is absorbed in the alimentary canal.
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What examiners said
Most candidates were able to fill in some of the gaps correctly. There was some confusion on the roles of the organs involved with the liver often being given instead of the pancreas. Some incorrectly thought that the control of glucose concentration is an example of diabetes. The spelling of glycogen was important.
— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0610/43 Q3(a) (Cambridge)
The treatment of type 1 diabetes was not well understood. Some candidates were able to gain credit for describing insulin injections and some for monitoring blood glucose concentrations but not the blood sugar concentrations. Simple answers about healthy diet and exercise did not include the detail required.
— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0610/43 Q3(b) (Cambridge)
The calculation of percentage change was done well by many candidates. Common errors included reading the values from the graph incorrectly and rounding the answer incorrectly.
— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0610/43 Q3(c) (Cambridge)
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