0413.1.5.01 — arteries.: past paper questions
Real questions on 0413.1.5.01 — arteries.
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- 0413/11 · May/June 2025 · Q11a[4]
A right atrium B aorta C vena cava (a) Identify the following features of the heart by placing the letters A, B, C and D in the appropriate boxes on the diagram.
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Complete the table to identify the type of blood vessel described by each of the following statements: statement blood vessel walls are single cell in thickness thick muscular walls
See it on the paper → - 0413/11 · October/November 2024 · Q2a(i)[2]
State the name of the blood vessels labelled A and B. A (a) (i)
See it on the paper → - 0413/11 · October/November 2024 · Q2a(ii)[3]
Describe three differences between the type of blood vessels labelled A and B.
See it on the paper → - 0413/12 · October/November 2024 · Q7a[5]
The diagram shows the structure of the heart. C A B D E Identify the following structures: A B C D
See it on the paper → - 0413/13 · May/June 2024 · Q1b[3]
arteries veins capillaries. (b) Describe a different function of each of the following blood vessels:
See it on the paper → - 0413/12 · October/November 2023 · Q5b(i)[4]
Identify the main type of respiration being used by a performer in each of the following situations. Justify your answers.
See it on the paper → - 0413/13 · October/November 2023 · Q7[5]
Complete the table to show the missing structures and functions of the circulatory system. structure function pumps blood away from the heart to the lungs valve vein which brings blood to the heart from the lungs vena cava artery which takes blood away from the heart to the body
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type of blood vessel 2: walls are one cell thick; allows certain substances to pass into and out of cells
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Explain how the function of each of the following types of blood vessel is supported by their structure: arteries veins capillaries.
See it on the paper → - 0413/12 · May/June 2021 · Q1[2]
two types of blood vessels.
See it on the paper → - 0413/13 · May/June 2021 · Q6a[3]
Identify the structures labelled A, B, and C. A B
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Describe the function of structure B and the function of structure C. function of structure B function of structure C
See it on the paper → - 0413/13 · May/June 2021 · Q6c[2]
State two characteristics of veins.
See it on the paper → - 0413/11 · October/November 2020 · Q9a[4]
Describe the role of each of the following structures in the pathway of blood through the heart: vana cava pulmonary vein aorta pulmonary artery.
See it on the paper → - 0413/13 · October/November 2020 · Q11b[2]
Describe two structural differences between arteries and veins.
See it on the paper → - 0413/11 · October/November 2019 · Q1[2]
State two types of blood vessel.
See it on the paper → - 0413/13 · October/November 2019 · Q15b[4]
Describe two functions of each of the following types of blood vessel: artery vein.
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What examiners said
This was generally answered well. The majority of candidates were able to gain at least partial credit for the correct identification of the features of the heart.
— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0413/11 Q11(a) (Cambridge)
Most candidates gained credit for identifying aerobic respiration and anaerobic respiration. Stronger candidates usually gained full credit for justifying each type.
— Examiner report, October/November 2023, 0413/12 Q5(b)(i) (Cambridge)
Most candidates gained credit for identifying appropriate structures and functions. Some weaker candidates found identification of the right ventricle difficult. The function of the vena cava also proved difficult for weaker candidates.
— Examiner report, October/November 2023, 0413/13 Q7 (Cambridge)
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