Blood vessels: past paper questions
Real questions on blood vessels
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- 0610/42 · February/March 2026 · Q3a(i)[1]
Use Figure 3.1 to identify the types of blood vessels labelled J and K. J
See it on the paper → - 0610/42 · February/March 2026 · Q3a(ii)[1]
On Figure 3.1, draw a label line and the letter P to show where the pressure of blood is at its highest.
See it on the paper → - 0610/42 · February/March 2026 · Q3a(iii)[5]
Explain how the structure of capillaries is related to their functions.
See it on the paper → - 0610/41 · October/November 2025 · Q2c(ii)[1]
The magnification of the image is provided. Write the formula that would be used to calculate the actual diameter of the lumen of the arteriole in Fig. 2.3.
See it on the paper → - 0610/42 · May/June 2025 · Q1a(i)[3]
Identify structures A, B and C shown in Fig. 1.1. A B (i)
See it on the paper → - 0610/42 · May/June 2025 · Q1a(ii)[1]
State the function of the cartilage shown in Fig. 1.1.
See it on the paper → - 0610/42 · May/June 2025 · Q1a(iii)[4]
Explain how inspiration occurs.
See it on the paper → - 0610/42 · May/June 2025 · Q1b(i)[3]
Two types of cells that line the airways protect the body against pathogens and particles. State the names of these two types of cell and describe how they protect the body.
See it on the paper → - 0610/42 · May/June 2025 · Q1b(ii)[4]
Suggest how having thicker and stickier mucus in the airways affects the ability of a person to do exercise.
See it on the paper → - 0610/43 · May/June 2023 · Q3a[1]
Draw an X on the septum in Fig. 3.1.
See it on the paper → - 0610/43 · May/June 2023 · Q3b[2]
Explain the reason for the difference between the thickness of the walls at B and at C in Fig. 3.1.
See it on the paper → - 0610/42 · February/March 2023 · Q1b(i)[1]
Blood vessels X in Fig. 1.2 supply blood to skin-surface capillaries and have a role in maintaining a constant internal temperature. State the name of the blood vessels that are represented by the letter X in Fig. 1.2.
See it on the paper → - 0610/42 · February/March 2023 · Q1b(ii)[2]
Explain reasons for the changes in pressure seen in the arteries in Fig. 1.2.
See it on the paper → - 0610/42 · February/March 2023 · Q1b(iii)[4]
Using the information in Fig. 1.2, explain the structural adaptations of arteries and veins.
See it on the paper → - 0610/32 · February/March 2022 · Q3a(ii)[1]
State the name of the blood vessel labelled Y in Fig. 3.1.
See it on the paper → - 0610/32 · February/March 2022 · Q3a(iii)[1]
State the function of the part labelled Z in Fig. 3.1.
See it on the paper → - 0610/32 · February/March 2022 · Q3a(iv)[1]
State how the part labelled Z in Fig. 3.1 can be used to monitor the activity of the heart.
See it on the paper → - 0610/32 · February/March 2022 · Q3a(v)[1]
State the name of the main type of tissue that forms the wall of the heart.
See it on the paper → - 0610/32 · February/March 2022 · Q3b(i)[3]
Complete the sentences to describe the results in Fig. 3.2. The animal with the highest average resting heart rate is the . The animal with the longest average life expectancy is the . The general trend is that as the average life expectancy increases, the average resting heart rate .
See it on the paper → - 0610/32 · February/March 2022 · Q3b(ii)[1]
Another animal species has an average life expectancy of 14 years. Using the information in Fig. 3.2, predict the average resting heart rate of this animal species. beats per minute
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What examiners said
Comprehensive responses • Most candidates were able to identify the types of blood vessels in the diagram. Limited responses • A few candidates reversed vein and artery. • A few candidates gave named examples of arteries and veins.
— Examiner report, February/March 2026, 0610/42 Q3(a)(i) (Cambridge)
Comprehensive responses • Many candidates identified the artery with a label line and the letter P. Limited responses • A few candidates did not use a label line, leading to ambiguity in the part they were labelling. • A few candidates labelled the vein or capillaries.
— Examiner report, February/March 2026, 0610/42 Q3(a)(ii) (Cambridge)
Comprehensive responses • Many candidates were able to explain several structural adaptations of capillaries and how this was related to the exchange of substances in the body. Limited responses • Many candidates described the diffusion of blood across the walls of the capillaries rather than nutrients or gases. • Some candidates referred to capillaries as thin rather than having a thin wall. • S...
— Examiner report, February/March 2026, 0610/42 Q3(a)(iii) (Cambridge)
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