0653.B7.2.02 — Describe the functions of the organs of the digestive system listed in 7.2.1, in relation to: (a). ingestion – the taking of substances, e.g: past paper questions
Real questions on 0653.b7.2.02 — describe the functions of the organs of the digestive system listed in 7.2.1, in relation to: (a). ingestion – the taking of substances, e.g
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- 0653/31 · October/November 2025 · Q1a(ii)[2]
The boxes on the left show the letters of some parts labelled in Fig. 1.1. The boxes on the right show the functions of the parts. Draw one straight line from each part to its function. part function A absorption of water before egestion D ingestion of food F movement of food to the stomach
See it on the paper → - 0653/32 · May/June 2025 · Q3b(i)[3]
Complete Table 3.1. Table 3.1 organ mouth small intestine function of organ and digestion of food digestion and of food into the blood egestion of undigested food (i)
See it on the paper → - 0653/32 · October/November 2024 · Q1a(ii)[1]
Circle the function of the part labelled E in Fig. 1.1. egestion excretion ingestion reproduction
See it on the paper → - 0653/12 · October/November 2023 · Q4[1]
Which row correctly matches an organ of the alimentary canal with its functions?
See it on the paper → - 0653/12 · October/November 2023 · Q5[1]
Which process is defined as taking substances into the body through the mouth?
See it on the paper → - 0653/43 · May/June 2022 · Q1a(i)[3]
Table 1.1 shows some of the parts labelled in Fig. 1.1 and their function. Complete Table 1.1. Table 1.1 letter B function digests food and uses hydrochloric acid to kill bacteria ingestion secretes the enzyme
See it on the paper → - 0653/42 · February/March 2022 · Q4a(ii)[3]
Explain the importance of salivary glands to chemical digestion in the mouth.
See it on the paper → - 0653/11 · October/November 2019 · Q4[1]
What is not absorbed from the alimentary canal into the blood?
See it on the paper → - 0653/11 · October/November 2019 · Q5[1]
Which row shows where digestion occurs?
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What examiners said
Many candidates gained partial credit for this question. There was some flexibility allowed for the first response, with descriptions of physical digestion in the mouth accepted as well as ingestion. Incorrect responses for the second response included movement, travel and flow. Candidates are reminded of the two functions of the small intestine, digestion and absorption of food.
— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0653/32 Q3(b)(i) (Cambridge)
Most candidates correctly linked the organ to its function. Some candidates selected option A, thinking that the functions of the large intestine are absorption and ingestion.
— Examiner report, October/November 2023, 0653/12 Q4 (Cambridge)
Candidates had no difficulty identifying the stomach and the mouth. Amylase was not quite so familiar. A common incorrect suggestion was protease.
— Examiner report, May/June 2022, 0653/43 Q1(a)(i) (Cambridge)
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