0654.B7.2.01 — Identify in diagrams and images the main organs of the digestive system, limited to: (a). alimentary canal: mouth, oesophagus, stomach, smal: past paper questions
Real questions on 0654.b7.2.01 — identify in diagrams and images the main organs of the digestive system, limited to: (a). alimentary canal: mouth, oesophagus, stomach, smal
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- 0973/31 · May/June 2025 · Q2a(i)[2]
Using letters A–G in Fig. 2.1, identify: the anus (i)
See it on the paper → - 0973/31 · May/June 2025 · Q2a(ii)[2]
Using letters A–G in Fig. 2.1, identify an organ where these processes occur: absorption
See it on the paper → - 0973/41 · October/November 2024 · Q1a[4]
State the letter that identifies a part in Fig. 1.1: that contains villi that produces bile that produces insulin where mechanical digestion occurs.
See it on the paper → - 0973/41 · October/November 2024 · Q1c[2]
Teeth are involved in the process of digestion. State the names of two different types of teeth.
See it on the paper → - 0973/31 · May/June 2024 · Q1a(i)[2]
State the names of the parts labelled A and B in Fig. 1.1. A B
See it on the paper → - 0973/31 · May/June 2024 · Q1b(i)[2]
Calculate the percentage decrease in the average number of cavities between 1985 and 2015 in Fig. 1.2. average number of cavities in 1985 average number of cavities in 2015 percentage decrease = %
See it on the paper → - 0973/31 · May/June 2024 · Q1b(ii)[3]
Suggest three reasons for the trend seen in Fig. 1.2.
See it on the paper → - 0973/31 · October/November 2023 · Q1a[3]
Fig. 1.1 is a diagram of the female reproductive system in humans. A B E C D Fig. 1.1 Identify the letters in Fig. 1.1 that represent the part: that produces female gametes that receives the penis during sexual intercourse where fertilisation occurs.
See it on the paper → - 0973/31 · May/June 2023 · Q1a(i)[4]
State the letter in Fig. 1.1 that identifies where: most absorption occurs egestion occurs ingestion occurs
See it on the paper → - 0973/31 · May/June 2023 · Q1a(ii)[2]
State the names of the parts labelled D and H in Fig. 1.1. D
See it on the paper → - 0973/42 · May/June 2023 · Q1a(i)[3]
State the letter in Fig. 1.1 which identifies the part that contains: circular and radial muscles receptor cells neurones.
See it on the paper → - 0973/41 · May/June 2022 · Q1a(i)[2]
Identify the names of the cells labelled B and E in Fig. 1.1. B
See it on the paper → - 0973/41 · October/November 2021 · Q7a(i)[3]
Table 7.1 shows some of the names, functions and letters in Fig. 7.1 of parts of a villus. Complete Table 7.1. Table 7.1 name letter in Fig. 7.1 function absorption of fats epithelial cell contain microvilli transport of nutrients around the body
See it on the paper → - 0973/41 · October/November 2021 · Q7b(i)[3]
Identify the letter on Fig. 7.2 that represents: where egestion occurs where bile is produced where dental decay can occur.
See it on the paper → - 0973/31 · May/June 2021 · Q4c(i)[2]
Goats have a greater total number of premolar and molar teeth than humans. Describe two other differences between the types and number of teeth in goats and humans.
See it on the paper → - 0973/31 · May/June 2021 · Q4c(ii)[2]
Goats are herbivores. Humans are able to gain their energy by eating both animals and plants. Suggest reasons why goats have a greater total number of premolar and molar teeth than humans.
See it on the paper → - 0973/31 · May/June 2021 · Q4c(iii)[2]
Circle the top two layers in a human tooth. cement gum dentine pulp enamel nerve
See it on the paper → - 0973/32 · May/June 2021 · Q10a(i)[3]
Label Fig. 10.1 on the answer lines provided. Choose words from the list. • • • • • anus large intestine mouth pancreas small intestine
See it on the paper → - 0973/31 · October/November 2020 · Q1a(i)[4]
State the letters in Fig. 1.1 that identify where: • egestion occurs • ingestion occurs • saliva is produced
See it on the paper → - 0973/31 · October/November 2020 · Q1a(ii)[1]
Name the organ labelled J in Fig. 1.1.
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What examiners said
Most candidates found this identification straightforward. The liver was slightly more difficult for candidates to locate with some confusion with the pancreas.
— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0973/31 Q2(a)(i) (Cambridge)
A significant number of candidates attributed absorption to A, the mouth, presumably confusing it with ingestion. The majority of candidates correctly selected a site of digestion, with an equal number for each of the options available. The most common mistake was to identify the colon as a site of digestion.
— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0973/31 Q2(a)(ii) (Cambridge)
This question was well answered with many candidates being awarded three or four marks.
— Examiner report, May/June 2023, 0973/31 Q1(a)(i) (Cambridge)
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