Circulatory systems: past paper questions
Real questions on circulatory systems
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- 0610/33 · May/June 2026 · Q5a(i)[3]
State one letter from Figure 5.1 that identifies: a structure that ensures blood flows in one direction the left ventricle
See it on the paper → - 0610/33 · May/June 2026 · Q5a(ii)[2]
The list shows six statements about the circulatory system. (ii) Place ticks (3) in two boxes to show which statements are correct. An ECG is one way of monitoring the activity of the heart. Capillaries pump blood around the body. Coronary arteries supply the heart with carbon dioxide. Veins return blood to the heart....
See it on the paper → - 0610/33 · May/June 2026 · Q5b[3]
A 24‑year‑old person started an exercise programme to improve their fitness. The person was advised to keep their heart rate below 60% of the recommended maximum heart rate when exercising. The recommended maximum heart rate, in beats per minute (bpm), can be calculated using the formula: • Calculate the recommended ma...
See it on the paper → - 0610/41 · May/June 2026 · Q4a[40]
Describe the results shown in Figure 4.1.
See it on the paper → - 0610/41 · May/June 2026 · Q4c[4]
Explain why the heart rate does not immediately return to its resting value after the race ends in Figure 4.1.
See it on the paper → - 0610/41 · May/June 2026 · Q4d[2]
Adrenaline is also released during the race and increases heart rate. Describe two other effects of adrenaline that enable efficient respiration.
See it on the paper → - 0610/41 · May/June 2026 · Q4e[2]
Blood is transported to the heart in veins. Explain the structural adaptations of veins. Turn over
See it on the paper → - 0610/42 · May/June 2026 · Q2d[4]
One way of conserving wild fish stocks is to regulate the size of the holes in the nets that are used to catch the fish. Explain how this helps to conserve fish stocks.
See it on the paper → - 0610/42 · May/June 2026 · Q6a(i)[3]
State the name of the heart structures labelled Q, R and S in Figure 6.1. Q R
See it on the paper → - 0610/42 · May/June 2026 · Q6a(ii)[1]
State the letter of the heart structure in Figure 6.1 that separates oxygenated and deoxygenated blood. (ii)
See it on the paper → - 0610/42 · May/June 2026 · Q6a(iii)[1]
State the name of the blood vessel in Figure 6.1 that the drainage tubes labelled U are connected to.
See it on the paper → - 0610/42 · May/June 2026 · Q6b[1]
State the name of the arteries that supply the heart muscle with oxygen.
See it on the paper → - 0610/42 · May/June 2026 · Q6c[4]
Complete the sentences about the human circulatory system. In a human, blood passes through the heart during one complete circuit of the body. This type of circulatory system is called a circulation. An advantage of this type of circulatory system is that blood can be transported at pressure around the body. This incre...
See it on the paper → - 0610/43 · May/June 2026 · Q2c(ii)[4]
The oxygen concentrations of the blood in blood vessel Q and blood vessel L are different. State and explain the difference in oxygen concentration between blood vessel Q and blood vessel L.
See it on the paper → - 0610/31 · October/November 2025 · Q4a(i)[3]
Describe three ways the structure of a vein differs from the structure of an artery.
See it on the paper → - 0610/31 · October/November 2025 · Q4a(ii)[1]
State one function of capillaries.
See it on the paper → - 0610/31 · October/November 2025 · Q4a(iii)[1]
State the name of the blood vessel that takes blood from the body to the right atrium.
See it on the paper → - 0610/32 · October/November 2025 · Q2b[2]
State the names of two substances, other than blood cells, that are transported in blood plasma.
See it on the paper → - 0610/41 · October/November 2025 · Q2a(i)[4]
Complete Table 2.1 by naming the blood vessels in Fig. 2.1 and stating whether the blood in each vessel is oxygenated. Table 2.1 letter in Fig. 2.1 name of the blood vessel carries oxygenated blood (yes / no) A B C D
See it on the paper → - 0610/41 · October/November 2025 · Q2a(ii)[2]
State the name of structure X in Fig. 2.1 and outline its function. name function
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What examiners said
Few could relate the description of the blood vessels to the table. Some merely circled X, Y or Z.
— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0610/31 Q6(a)(i) (Cambridge)
The majority did not realise that the structure was a valve. Many described arteries as having a thick wall or carrying oxygenated blood and many just named a blood vessel.
— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0610/31 Q6(a)(ii) (Cambridge)
Many got the heart and lungs backwards. Few named the aorta or the renal vein.
— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0610/31 Q6(b) (Cambridge)
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