Sense organs: past paper questions
Real questions on sense organs
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- 0610/33 · May/June 2026 · Q7a[4]
Complete the sentences about sense organs. Each sense organ is a group of cells. These cells respond to specific . The cells can respond to light, , temperature,
See it on the paper → - 0610/33 · May/June 2026 · Q7b[2]
Figure 7.1 is a diagram of the human eye. On Figure 7.1, label the structure that focuses light onto the retina with the name and a label line.
See it on the paper → - 0610/33 · May/June 2026 · Q7c(i)[1]
Describe the difference between Figure 7.2 and Figure 7.3.
See it on the paper → - 0610/33 · May/June 2026 · Q7c(ii)[1]
Explain the importance of the response shown in Figure 7.2 and Figure 7.3. (ii)
See it on the paper → - 0610/43 · May/June 2026 · Q1b(v)[1]
The protoctist in Figure 1.2 has specialised structures that detect light. Suggest which characteristic of living organisms is provided by the structures that detect light.
See it on the paper → - 0610/32 · February/March 2026 · Q1a(i)[5]
Use Figure 1.1 to identify the six species of bird shown in Figure 1.2. On Figure 1.2, write the correct letter, A, B, C, D, E or F, on the line underneath the image of the bird. Not to scale Figure 1.2
See it on the paper → - 0610/32 · February/March 2026 · Q1a(ii)[1]
State one feature visible in Figure 1.2 that is only found in birds.
See it on the paper → - 0610/32 · February/March 2026 · Q1b(ii)[2]
Arachnids are also in the animal kingdom. State two features of arachnids that are absent in birds.
See it on the paper → - 0610/42 · February/March 2026 · Q4a(i)[2]
Use Figure 4.1 to identify structures L and M. L (i)
See it on the paper → - 0610/42 · February/March 2026 · Q4a(ii)[1]
On Figure 4.1, draw a label line and the letter F to identify the fovea.
See it on the paper → - 0610/42 · February/March 2026 · Q4a(iii)[3]
Describe how the fovea is adapted for its function.
See it on the paper → - 0610/42 · February/March 2026 · Q4b(i)[4]
Use Figure 4.2 to explain the changes that occur to view a distant object.
See it on the paper → - 0610/42 · February/March 2026 · Q4b(ii)[1]
State the term that describes the ability of the eye to view near and distant objects.
See it on the paper → - 0610/32 · October/November 2025 · Q4a(i)[3]
State the letter in Fig. 4.1 that identifies: the vagina an oviduct
See it on the paper → - 0610/32 · October/November 2025 · Q4a(ii)[1]
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See it on the paper → - 0610/33 · October/November 2025 · Q8a(i)[1]
State the name of structure S in Fig. 8.1.
See it on the paper → - 0610/33 · October/November 2025 · Q8a(ii)[1]
State the function of structure T in Fig. 8.1.
See it on the paper → - 0610/61 · October/November 2025 · Q1e(i)[3]
Line AB represents the body length of the black aphid. Measure the length of line AB in Fig. 1.6. length of line AB mm Calculate the actual body length of the black aphid using the formula and your measurement. magnification = length of line AB in Fig. 1.6 actual body length of the black aphid Give your answer to one s...
See it on the paper → - 0610/61 · October/November 2025 · Q1e(ii)[3]
State three ways that the leaf miner fly shown in Fig. 1.7 differs from the black aphid shown in Fig. 1.6.
See it on the paper → - 0610/31 · May/June 2025 · Q4a[3]
Complete the sentence to describe sense organs. Sense organs are groups of cells responding to specific such as light, , touch,
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What examiners said
Comprehensive responses • Dichotomous keys were well understood by many candidates. Limited responses • A minority of candidates would benefit from further practice in distinguishing the features used in keys. • A few candidates answered by writing out the binomial names in full, which limited the time available for the rest of the paper.
— Examiner report, February/March 2026, 0610/32 Q1(a)(i) (Cambridge)
Comprehensive responses • Many candidates were able to state a visible feature from Figure 1.2 that is found only in birds. Limited responses • Some candidates suggested wings were a visible feature only found in birds.
— Examiner report, February/March 2026, 0610/32 Q1(a)(ii) (Cambridge)
Comprehensive responses • The presence of an exoskeleton was the most commonly cited Arachnid feature. • The presence of eight legs and the body being divided into two parts were features known by relatively few candidates. Limited responses • In general, candidates need to be more precise. For example: ‘more legs’ needs to be qualified as ‘eight legs’.
— Examiner report, February/March 2026, 0610/32 Q1(b)(ii) (Cambridge)
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