0413.1.4.28 — plasma.: past paper questions
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- 0413/12 · October/November 2025 · Q12[4]
Complete the table to show different components of blood and their main function. component of blood main function plasma carry oxygen platelets protect against disease
See it on the paper → - 0413/11 · May/June 2025 · Q7b(iii)[1]
Describe one possible side effect of blood doping.
See it on the paper → - 0413/12 · May/June 2025 · Q5a[3]
Complete the table to identify each nutrient from the description of its function. nutrient function assists in transporting food and waste products from the body and maintains body temperature repairs cells and muscle tissue, helps cells grow provides long term energy supply
See it on the paper → - 0413/13 · May/June 2024 · Q1a(i)[1]
Identify the substance found in red blood cells that carries oxygen and carbon dioxide.
See it on the paper → - 0413/13 · May/June 2024 · Q1a(ii)[4]
Describe the function of two other named components of blood. function component function component
See it on the paper → - 0413/12 · October/November 2023 · Q11b[4]
Complete the table to show different components of blood and their functions.
See it on the paper → - 0413/11 · May/June 2023 · Q1[2]
Identify which two different components of blood are described. component 1: consists mainly of water to allow substances to dissolve and be transported easily component 2: contains an enzyme that causes blood to clot when there is a cut to the skin or damage to blood vessels
See it on the paper → - 0413/13 · May/June 2023 · Q12b[2]
Define cardiac output.
See it on the paper → - 0413/13 · October/November 2022 · Q2a(ii)[1]
water.
See it on the paper → - 0413/11 · May/June 2022 · Q16[0]
Identify two other components of blood and describe the function of each component.
See it on the paper → - 0413/12 · May/June 2021 · Q13[2]
a function of each of the following components of blood: white blood cells, plasma.
See it on the paper → - 0413/12 · May/June 2020 · Q12[4]
two components of blood and describe a different function of each component.
See it on the paper → - 0413/11 · May/June 2019 · Q10[4]
Complete the table to show some of the components of blood, their function and a benefit each component provides for a performer.
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What examiners said
Most candidates gained credit for this question. However, some candidates gave carbohydrates as providing long term energy supply rather than fat.
— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0413/12 Q5(a) (Cambridge)
This was a well-answered question and most candidates gained credit, with many achieving full credit and showing precise application of knowledge.
— Examiner report, October/November 2023, 0413/12 Q11(b) (Cambridge)
Many candidates were able to correctly name both components of blood.
— Examiner report, May/June 2023, 0413/11 Q1 (Cambridge)
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