0413.1.4.19 — mouth/nasal passage.: past paper questions
Real questions on 0413.1.4.19 — mouth/nasal passage.
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- 0413/12 · October/November 2025 · Q16a[2]
Identify two respiratory muscles used when breathing at rest.
See it on the paper → - 0413/12 · May/June 2025 · Q13a(i)[2]
Identify the muscles labelled A and B that are involved in the mechanics of breathing. A
See it on the paper → - 0413/12 · May/June 2025 · Q13a(ii)[4]
Describe the function of the muscles labelled A and B during inhalation (breathing in) and exhalation (breathing out). muscle A inhalation exhalation inhalation exhalation muscle B
See it on the paper → - 0413/13 · May/June 2025 · Q3a[3]
Identify each of the following structures: A B
See it on the paper → - 0413/12 · October/November 2024 · Q14b[4]
Identify two named muscles of the respiratory system that contract when breathing in. Describe how each muscle increases the volume of the chest cavity. muscle description muscle description
See it on the paper → - 0413/13 · May/June 2023 · Q11b[4]
The respiratory muscles contract when breathing in. Describe a different function for each of two named respiratory muscles when breathing in. muscle function muscle function
See it on the paper → - 0413/13 · October/November 2022 · Q9a[3]
The diagram shows the structure of the respiratory system. A B C Identify A, B and C. A B C
See it on the paper → - 0413/13 · October/November 2022 · Q9c[4]
Complete the table to describe the function of the intercostal muscles and the function of the diaphragm during inhalation (breathing in) and during exhalation (breathing out). function during inhalation (breathing in) function during exhalation (breathing out) intercostal muscles diaphragm
See it on the paper → - 0413/11 · May/June 2022 · Q9a[3]
Complete the flow diagram to show the pathway of air into the body.
See it on the paper → - 0413/12 · May/June 2021 · Q9a_ii[3]
one function and two characteristics of structure D.
See it on the paper → - 0413/12 · May/June 2021 · Q9b[5]
the mechanics of breathing during inspiration and expiration at rest.
See it on the paper → - 0413/13 · May/June 2021 · Q12a[4]
Explain the process of inspiration at rest.
See it on the paper → - 0413/11 · May/June 2019 · Q8a[2]
Name the structures labelled A and B.
See it on the paper → - 0413/12 · May/June 2019 · Q14a[2]
Identify the components labelled A and B.
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What examiners said
Most candidates correctly identified the position of the intercostal muscle and diaphragm.
— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0413/12 Q13(a)(i) (Cambridge)
For muscle A, candidates needed to correctly identify the movement of the muscle (contract or relax), identify the rib-cage and the effect (moves up or down). In many cases candidates did not give all three pieces of information. For muscle B candidates needed to provide two pieces of information, movement of the muscle (contract or relax) and the effect (moving up or down).
— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0413/12 Q13(a)(ii) (Cambridge)
This question was answered well. The majority of candidates gained full credit for identifying the structures of the respiratory system.
— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0413/13 Q3(a) (Cambridge)
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