14.4· 10 questions · 10 marks · 12 min · 2018–2024· Multiple choice
Every Cambridge IGCSE Biology (9-1) Paper 1 question on homeostasis, laid out as 3 A4 pages with the mark scheme below. Nothing is left out. Free to read, no account.



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Biology (9-1) 0970 · Homeostasis — Paper 1
IGCSE · topical answer key — answer key (teacher use)
Question
Answer
Marks
| Question | Answer | Marks | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | C | 1 | 0970/11 May/June 2018 |
| 2 | C | 1 | 0970/12 Oct/Nov 2018 |
| 3 | B | 1 | 0970/11 May/June 2020 |
| 4 | B | 1 | 0970/11 May/June 2020 |
| 5 | D | 1 | 0970/11 May/June 2021 |
| 6 | D | 1 | 0970/11 May/June 2022 |
| 7 | A | 1 | 0970/11 May/June 2022 |
| 8 | A | 1 | 0970/12 May/June 2022 |
| 9 | C | 1 | 0970/12 May/June 2023 |
| 10 | D | 1 | 0970/11 May/June 2024 |
25 Which mechanism for maintaining body temperature involves the action of muscles? A detection of temperature B insulation with fatty tissue C shivering D sweating
1 marks
Answer: C
21 A person carries out vigorous exercise without drinking any water. What would happen to the concentration and volume of the person’s urine immediately after exercise? urine urine concentration volume A decrease decrease B decrease increase C increase decrease D increase increase
1 marks
Answer: C
21 Which row describes the urine produced by a person who is exercising on a hot day? concentration volume of urine of urine A concentrated large B concentrated small C dilute large D dilute small
1 marks
Answer: B
24 The diagram shows a cross-section of the skin. Which part produces a substance which cools the skin when it evaporates? A D B C
1 marks
Answer: B
28 Which row matches each hormone to its function? causes the growth reduces blood repairs the widens of facial hair glucose concentration lining of the uterus the pupils A oestrogen insulin testosterone adrenaline B oestrogen insulin insulin testosterone C testosterone adrenaline insulin oestrogen D testosterone insulin oestrogen adrenaline
1 marks
Answer: D
25 A person produced 1.75 dm3 of urine on a cool day. How will the volume and concentration of urine change on a hot day, if fluid intake is the same as on the cool day? volume concentration A increases decreases B increases increases C decreases decreases D decreases increases
1 marks
Answer: D
27 Which organ detects and coordinates the response to changes in internal body temperature? A brain B heart C liver D skin
1 marks
Answer: A
28 Where in the body are the blood temperature receptors? A brain B liver C muscles D skin
1 marks
Answer: A
28 A hormone is injected into a person to reduce their blood glucose concentration. Which endocrine gland is not functioning properly in a person who needs to have this injection? A adrenal gland B ovary C pancreas D testis
1 marks
Answer: C
29 Where is insulin secreted, and what is its effect on blood glucose concentration? effect on blood secreted by glucose concentration A liver increases B liver decreases C pancreas increases D pancreas decreases
1 marks
Answer: D