Absorption — Paper 2 · IGCSE Biology (9-1) 0970

14 The diagram shows the structure of a villus. The arteriole, capillary, lacteal and venule are labelled with letters. Which letter shows where nutrients are absorbed into the blood? A B D C direction of blood flow

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Answer: B

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13 Which stage of nutrition takes place when food molecules become part of a body cell? A absorption B assimilation C digestion D ingestion

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Answer: B

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14 The diagram shows the apparatus used in an experiment to demonstrate two processes that take place in the body. test-tube pure water dialysis tubing ends dialysis tubing which tightly is partially permeable sealed mixture of saliva and starch solution After one hour, the water outside the dialysis tubing contained reducing sugars. Which two processes are represented by this experiment? A absorption and digestion B absorption and egestion C digestion and egestion D digestion and ingestion

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Answer: A

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16 The diagram shows part of the human body. X Y Which statement about organs X and Y is correct? A X absorbs more water from food than Y. B X does not absorb water from food. C Y absorbs more water from food than X. D Y does not absorb water from food.

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Answer: A

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14 The diagram shows part of the alimentary canal and associated organs. Where does most water absorption take place? D A C B

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Answer: B

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7 The diagram shows the human alimentary canal. In which structure is most glucose absorbed into the blood? A B C D

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Answer: C

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15 The diagram shows a villus. The arrows show the direction of flow within vessels associated with the villus. Which vessel carries blood to the liver? A D C B

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Answer: D

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13 The list contains statements about villi. 1 Villi increase the efficiency of the absorption of nutrients. 2 Villi increase the efficiency of the alveoli during gas exchange. 3 Villi provide a large surface area. 4 Villi filter urea from the blood. Which two statements explain the role of the villi in humans? A 1 and 2 B 1 and 3 C 2 and 4 D 3 and 4

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Answer: B

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15 The diagram shows a villus. 1 2 3 4 Which parts transport glucose and fatty acids away from the villus? glucose fatty acids A 3 1 B 3 2 C 4 3 D 4 4

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Answer: C

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10 Which term is used for the uptake and use of nutrients by cells? A absorption B assimilation C egestion D ingestion

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Answer: B

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12 The diagram shows the structure of a villus. Which label shows a lacteal? A B C D

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Answer: C

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13 What is the function of microvilli in the small intestine? A conduction of electrical impulses B increasing surface area for absorption C movement of food particles D movement of mucus

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Answer: B

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9 Which row names a small molecule and where that molecule is absorbed in the digestive system? name of the small . . colon small molecule intestine amino acid x key / = molecule is absorbed glucose maltose X = molecule is not absorbed \ \ x Kk SK water

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Answer: D

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