0654.B13.1.07 — Describe sense organs as groups of receptor cells responding to specific stimuli: light, sound, touch, temperature and chemicals: past paper questions
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- 0973/31 · May/June 2025 · Q4f[2]
Hedgehogs hunt at night when it is dark. Complete the sentences about how hedgehogs detect their prey. Choose words from the list. ciliated chemicals light motor receptor sound Hedgehogs use their sense of smell to detect in the air.
See it on the paper → - 0973/32 · May/June 2025 · Q3b(iii)[1]
Some of the organs shown in Fig. 3.1 conduct electrical impulses through specialised cells. Name the specialised cells that conduct electrical impulses.
See it on the paper → - 0973/32 · May/June 2023 · Q6a(i)[1]
State which animal in Table 6.1 can hear a sound with the highest pitch.
See it on the paper → - 0973/32 · May/June 2023 · Q6a(ii)[1]
State which animal in Table 6.1 has the smallest audible frequency range.
See it on the paper → - 0973/32 · May/June 2023 · Q6a(iii)[1]
State the audible frequency range for a human. from Hz to Hz
See it on the paper → - 0973/42 · May/June 2023 · Q1a(ii)[1]
Draw an X on Fig. 1.1 to identify the position of the blind spot.
See it on the paper → - 0973/42 · May/June 2023 · Q1a(iii)[3]
Describe the changes to the parts labelled A, E and F when someone changes their focus from a near object to a distant object. A E F
See it on the paper → - 0973/41 · May/June 2021 · Q7a(i)[3]
Identify the letter on Fig. 7.1 that represents the part of the eye which: carries impulses to the brain refracts light as it enters the eye controls how much light enters the eye.
See it on the paper → - 0973/41 · May/June 2021 · Q7a(ii)[3]
Describe what happens to parts A, E and F when someone changes from focusing on a distant object to focusing on a near object. A E F
See it on the paper → - 0973/41 · May/June 2021 · Q7b(i)[1]
Name the part of the eye that is the receptor in a pupil reflex.
See it on the paper → - 0973/41 · May/June 2021 · Q7b(ii)[1]
Name the part of the eye that is the effector in a pupil reflex.
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What examiners said
Chemicals was commonly given in the first gap gaining credit. The second gap was often filled with motor or ciliated.
— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0973/31 Q4(f) (Cambridge)
Candidates often selected from the diagram again here, rather than referring to their own knowledge. Others suggested muscle cells.
— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0973/32 Q3(b)(iii) (Cambridge)
Most candidates were able to identify the location of the blind spot. The common misconception was that the fovea was the location of the blind spot.
— Examiner report, May/June 2023, 0973/42 Q1(a)(ii) (Cambridge)
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