Homeostasis: past paper questions
Real questions on homeostasis
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- 0610/31 · May/June 2026 · Q6a(i)[1]
Describe the effect of adrenaline on the eye.
See it on the paper → - 0610/41 · May/June 2026 · Q6c[1]
The control of internal body temperature is an example of homeostatic control by negative feedback. State the name of one other example of homeostatic control.
See it on the paper → - 0610/41 · October/November 2025 · Q5b(i)[3]
Explain how sweating helps a person to maintain a constant internal body temperature.
See it on the paper → - 0610/41 · October/November 2025 · Q5b(ii)[1]
State one other way that humans lose water vapour from their bodies.
See it on the paper → - 0610/42 · February/March 2025 · Q2a(i)[1]
Using the information in Fig. 2.1, calculate the temperature range for the internal body temperature of the person. State the units.
See it on the paper → - 0610/42 · February/March 2025 · Q2a(ii)[1]
On Fig. 2.1, draw a line to show the set point for the internal body temperature of the person.
See it on the paper → - 0610/42 · February/March 2025 · Q2a(iii)[1]
The maintenance of internal body temperature is an example of homeostatic control. State the name of the mechanism for homeostatic control.
See it on the paper → - 0610/42 · February/March 2025 · Q2a(iv)[5]
On Fig. 2.1, region F shows a change in body temperature. Explain how the body causes the change in body temperature shown.
See it on the paper → - 0610/42 · February/March 2025 · Q2b(i)[1]
State the letter of the structure shown in Fig. 2.2 that produces sweat. (i)
See it on the paper → - 0610/42 · February/March 2025 · Q2b(ii)[2]
State the names of structures C and D shown in Fig. 2.2. C
See it on the paper → - 0610/42 · February/March 2025 · Q4a(i)[4]
Describe the functions of the placenta and the umbilical cord shown in Fig. 4.1.
See it on the paper → - 0610/42 · February/March 2025 · Q4a(ii)[3]
A fetus develops inside an amniotic sac. Describe the functions of the amniotic sac and amniotic fluid.
See it on the paper → - 0610/41 · May/June 2024 · Q2aii[6]
Explain the results for the internal body temperature shown in Fig. 2.1.
See it on the paper → - 0610/41 · May/June 2024 · Q2b[3]
Complete Table 2.1. Table 2.1 name of the partletter in Fig. 2.2role in maintaining internal body temperature insulation E detect temperature changes
See it on the paper → - 0610/43 · October/November 2023 · Q4a[2]
Complete the sentences about the control of body temperature. The human body maintains a constant internal temperature. This is an example of . When the temperature moves away from the set point, the mechanism of returns the temperature to the set point.
See it on the paper → - 0610/43 · October/November 2023 · Q4b(ii)[6]
Describe how humans maintain a constant body temperature when the external temperature decreases. Use the structures labelled in Fig. 4.1 in your answer.
See it on the paper → - 0610/21 · May/June 2023 · Q25[1]
What occurs during accommodation to focus on distant objects?
See it on the paper → - 0610/63 · May/June 2023 · Q2b(i)[4]
Make a large drawing of the bone shown in Fig. 2.1.
See it on the paper → - 0610/63 · May/June 2023 · Q2b(ii)[3]
The length of line PQ represents the length of the femur in Fig. 2.1. Measure the length of line PQ on Fig. 2.1. length of line PQ on Fig. 2. mm Use your measurement and the formula to calculate the actual length of the bone. magnification = length of line PQ on Fig. 2.1 actual length of the bone Give your answer to th...
See it on the paper → - 0610/63 · October/November 2022 · Q3a(i)[4]
Make a large drawing of the inkcap mushroom shown in Fig. 3.1.
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What examiners said
Most candidates gave the correct temperature range. Very few candidates omitted the units.
— Examiner report, February/March 2025, 0610/42 Q2(a)(i) (Cambridge)
Candidates who completed this question mostly drew a line at 37 °C. Occasionally a line drawn at 36 °C or 38 °C was seen. Sometimes a vertical line was drawn rather than a horizontal line.
— Examiner report, February/March 2025, 0610/42 Q2(a)(ii) (Cambridge)
Candidates should take care not to repeat the information already provided in the question. A number of candidates gave the response of homeostasis, which was already provided to them. Reference to negative feedback was the required response.
— Examiner report, February/March 2025, 0610/42 Q2(a)(iii) (Cambridge)
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