Drugs — Paper 1 · IGCSE Science - Combined 0653

8 What causes the signals passing along the nerves to slow down? A drinking alcohol B eating fat C running D smoking

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Answer: A

This question in 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2005

8 How does drinking alcohol affect the nervous system? time taken for impulse to time taken for impulse to pass from receptor to CNS pass from CNS to effector A decreases decreases B decreases increases C increases decreases D increases increases

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/11 May/June 2008

9 What effect does drinking alcohol have on the following: • the rate at which signals pass along nerves, • the length of reaction time? rate at which signals length of pass along nerves reaction time A faster longer B faster shorter C slower longer D slower shorter

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Answer: C

This question in 0653/11 May/June 2010

8 What effect does drinking alcohol have on the following: • the rate at which signals pass along nerves, • the length of reaction time? rate at which signals length of pass along nerves reaction time A faster longer B faster shorter C slower longer D slower shorter

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Answer: C

This question in 0653/12 May/June 2010

8 What effect does drinking alcohol have on the following: • the rate at which signals pass along nerves, • the length of reaction time? rate at which signals length of pass along nerves reaction time A faster longer B faster shorter C slower longer D slower shorter

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Answer: C

This question in 0653/13 May/June 2010

5 Which health problems may result from smoking cigarettes? bronchitis emphysema lung cancer A v v v B v x x Cc x v v D x v x key Jv = yes xX =no

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Answer: A

This question in 0653/11 May/June 2011

8 Which health problems may result from smoking cigarettes? bronchitis emphysema lung cancer A v v v B v x x Cc x v v D x v x key v/=yes X =no

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Answer: A

This question in 0653/12 May/June 2011

8 The table shows the level of alcohol in a person’s blood after drinking two litres of beer. time after drinking alcohol in the blood beer (hours) (grams / dm3) 1 7 2 5 3 3 4 0 How long will it be (in hours) before the person’s reaction time returns to normal? A 0 to 1 B 1 to 2 C 2 to 3 D 3 to 4

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2011

8 Which method of family planning is also likely to reduce the risk of the spread of syphilis? A condom B intra-uterine device (IUD) C pill D sterilisation

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Answer: A

This question in 0653/12 Oct/Nov 2011

10 The table shows the level of alcohol in a person’s blood after drinking two litres of beer. time after drinking alcohol in the blood beer (hours) (grams / dm3) 1 7 2 5 3 3 4 0 How long will it be (in hours) before the person’s reaction time returns to normal? A 0 to 1 B 1 to 2 C 2 to 3 D 3 to 4

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/12 Oct/Nov 2011

9 The table shows the level of alcohol in a person’s blood after drinking two litres of beer. time after drinking alcohol in the blood beer (hours) (grams / dm3) 1 7 2 5 3 3 4 0 How long will it be (in hours) before the person’s reaction time returns to normal? A 0 to 1 B 1 to 2 C 2 to 3 D 3 to 4

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/13 Oct/Nov 2011

9 The graphs show changes in the rate of heartbeat and in the concentration of sugar in the blood over the same period of time. When was adrenaline secreted? concentration of sugar in blood / arbitrary units time heart rate / arbitrary units time A B C D

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This question in 0653/11 May/June 2012

9 The graphs show changes in the rate of heartbeat and in the concentration of sugar in the blood over the same period of time. When was adrenaline secreted? concentration of sugar in blood / arbitrary units time heart rate / arbitrary units time A B C D

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Answer: C

This question in 0653/12 May/June 2012

9 The graphs show changes in the rate of heartbeat and in the concentration of sugar in the blood over the same period of time. When was adrenaline secreted? concentration of sugar in blood / arbitrary units time heart rate / arbitrary units time A B C D

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Answer: C

This question in 0653/13 May/June 2012

8 What is the effect of adrenaline in the control of metabolic activity? blood glucose rate of heart beat concentration A decreases decreases B decreases increases C increases decreases D increases increases

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/13 May/June 2013

9 Which situation is most likely to cause an increase in the secretion of adrenaline? A A person eats a meal rich in glucose. B A person is awoken suddenly by thunder and lightning. C A person’s blood glucose level decreases because they have not eaten. D A person’s pulse rate falls while they are asleep.

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/11 May/June 2014

11 A student is frightened by a dog and runs away. The changes in the concentration of adrenaline in the student’s blood are shown in the graph. 5 4 concentration of adrenaline 3 in the blood / arbitrary units 2 1 0 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 time / minutes frightened by dog What explains the gradual fall in the adrenaline concentration after the fright? A It is destroyed by the liver. B It is reabsorbed by the glands that produced it. C It is respired to release energy. D It is used up by the contracting muscles.

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Answer: A

This question in 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2014

12 A student is frightened by a dog and runs away. The changes in the concentration of adrenaline in the student’s blood are shown in the graph. 5 4 concentration of adrenaline 3 in the blood / arbitrary units 2 1 0 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 time / minutes frightened by dog What explains the gradual fall in the adrenaline concentration after the fright? A It is destroyed by the liver. B It is reabsorbed by the glands that produced it. C It is respired to release energy. D It is used up by the contracting muscles.

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Answer: A

This question in 0653/12 Oct/Nov 2014

10 Insulin is a hormone that is secreted into the blood to control blood sugar. What happens to insulin after it has done its work? A It builds up in the blood. B It is absorbed by the sugar. C It is destroyed by the pancreas. D It is removed by the liver.

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/13 Oct/Nov 2014

9 Which are effects of the hormone adrenaline? increase in i decrease in blood glucose ulse rate concentration 7 A v v B v x Cc x v D x x

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/13 Oct/Nov 2015

10 Four people have the same resting pulse rate and the same blood glucose concentration. The table shows their pulse rates and blood glucose concentrations later on the same day. Which person has the highest concentration of adrenaline in their blood? blood glucose pulse rate / beats concentration / per minute mg per dm3 A 70 65 B 70 100 C 120 65 D 120 100

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/11 May/June 2016

10 What happens to adrenaline after it has had its effect? A It is breathed out of the lungs as vapour. B It is destroyed by the liver. C It is egested in the alimentary canal. D It is used in respiration.

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/13 May/June 2016

9 How does adrenaline affect blood glucose concentration and pulse rate? blood glucose pulse rate concentration A decreases decreases B decreases increases C increases decreases D increases increases

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/13 Oct/Nov 2016

9 Which row shows an effect of the hormone adrenaline, and the organ where adrenaline is broken down? organ where adrenaline effect of adrenaline is broken down A decreases blood glucose concentration heart B decreases blood glucose concentration liver C increases blood glucose concentration heart D increases blood glucose concentration liver

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/12 Feb/March 2017

9 Which statement about hormones in humans is correct? A They are destroyed by the liver. B They are destroyed by the pancreas. C They are produced by target organs. D They are produced by the blood.

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Answer: A

This question in 0653/11 May/June 2017

9 When someone is scared, adrenaline is released into their bloodstream. What is the effect of adrenaline on their blood glucose concentration and pulse rate? blood glucose pulse rate concentration A decreases decreases B decreases increases C increases decreases D increases increases

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2017

10 Which changes occur in an athlete just before the start of a race? adrenaline glucose in pulse rate in the blood the blood A decreases decreases increases B decreases increases decreases C increases decreases decreases D increases increases increases

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/12 Oct/Nov 2017

10 Which statements about hormones are correct? 1 They are carried by the blood. 2 They are chemical substances. 3 They are destroyed by the pancreas. 4 They are produced by a target organ. A 1 and 2 B 1 and 3 C 2 and 4 D 3 and 4

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Answer: A

This question in 0653/13 Oct/Nov 2017

9 Adrenaline is sometimes called the ‘fight or flight’ hormone. Which is an effect of adrenaline that helps prepare the body to fight or to take flight when frightened? A It increases blood glucose concentration. B It increases the rate of digestion. C It maintains a constant body temperature. D It slows down the heart rate.

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Answer: A

This question in 0653/12 May/June 2018

9 Adrenaline is sometimes called the ‘fight or flight’ hormone. Which is an effect of adrenaline that helps prepare the body to fight or to take flight when frightened? A It increases blood glucose concentration. B It increases the rate of digestion. C It maintains a constant body temperature. D It slows down the heart rate.

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Answer: A

This question in 0653/13 May/June 2018

8 What happens to the blood glucose concentration and pulse rate when adrenaline is released into a person’s bloodstream? blood glucose pulse rate concentration A decreases increases B decreases decreases C increases increases D increases decreases

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Answer: C

This question in 0653/12 Oct/Nov 2018

8 Which statement about adrenaline is not correct? A It decreases blood glucose concentration. B It is carried by the blood. C It is produced by a gland. D The heart is one of its target organs.

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Answer: A

This question in 0653/13 Oct/Nov 2018

8 How does adrenaline affect blood glucose concentration and pulse rate? blood glucose pulse rate concentration A decreases decreases B decreases increases C increases decreases D increases increases

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/11 May/June 2019

7 How does adrenaline affect blood glucose concentration and pulse rate? blood glucose pulse rate concentration A decreases decreases B decreases increases C increases decreases D increases increases

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/12 May/June 2019

7 How does adrenaline affect blood glucose concentration and pulse rate? blood glucose pulse rate concentration A decreases decreases B decreases increases C increases decreases D increases increases

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/13 May/June 2019

9 What is the effect of adrenaline on the rate of breathing and pulse rate? rate of breathing pulse rate A decreases decreases B decreases increases C increases decreases D increases increases

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2019

9 When an athlete prepares for the start of a sprint race, excitement causes the concentration of adrenaline in the blood to increase. What effects does adrenaline have on the blood glucose concentration and the heart rate of the athlete? blood glucose heart rate concentration A decreases decreases B decreases increases C increases decreases D increases increases

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/12 Feb/March 2020

8 Which statement about adrenaline is correct? A It is produced by a gland. B It is transported in the red blood cells. C It only has one target organ. D It reduces the size of the pupils.

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Answer: A

This question in 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2020

10 What are the effects of adrenaline on the human body? breathing rate pulse rate A decreases decreases B decreases increases C increases decreases D increases increases

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/12 Oct/Nov 2020

9 What are effects of increased adrenaline production in humans? A increased rate of breathing and increased pulse rate B increased rate of breathing and narrower pupils C slower pulse rate and narrower pupils D slower pulse rate and wider pupils

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Answer: A

This question in 0653/11 May/June 2021

10 When the hormone adrenaline is released in humans it causes changes in breathing rate and pupil size. What are the correct changes? breathing rate pupil size A decreases decreases B decreases increases C increases decreases D increases increases

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/12 May/June 2021

9 Which responses occur as a result of adrenaline secretion? increased decreased increased breathing rate | pupil diameter pulse rate A v x x B J x J Cc x Jv J D x Jv x key JY = does occur X = does not occur

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/11 May/June 2022

9 Some examples of responses in the body are listed. 1 decreased pupil diameter 2 increased breathing rate 3 increased pulse rate Which responses are caused by the secretion of adrenaline? A 1, 2 and 3 B 1 and 2 only C 1 and 3 only D 2 and 3 only

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/12 May/June 2022

10 Some statements about adrenaline are listed. 1 It has one target organ. 2 It is a hormone. 3 It is produced by a gland. 4 It is transported in the blood. Which statements are correct? A 1, 2 and 3 only B 1, 2 and 4 only C 2, 3 and 4 only D 1, 2, 3 and 4

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Answer: C

This question in 0653/13 May/June 2022

9 Adrenaline is secreted during ‘fight or flight’ situations. Which combination of effects does adrenaline cause? A decreased breathing rate and wider pupils B decreased pulse rate and narrower pupils C increased breathing rate and decreased pulse rate D increased pulse rate and wider pupils

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2022

10 Some examples of responses in the body are listed. 1 increased breathing rate 2 increased digestion rate 3 increased pulse rate 4 widened pupils Which responses are caused by the hormone adrenaline? A 1, 2 and 3 B 1, 2 and 4 C 1, 3 and 4 D 2, 3 and 4

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Answer: C

This question in 0653/12 Oct/Nov 2022

10 Some examples of responses in the body are listed. 1 increased breathing rate 2 increased digestion rate 3 increased pulse rate 4 widened pupils Which responses are caused by the hormone adrenaline? A 1, 2 and 3 B 1, 2 and 4 C 1, 3 and 4 D 2, 3 and 4

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Answer: C

This question in 0653/13 Oct/Nov 2022

10 In which situations does the secretion of adrenaline increase? 1 an athlete waiting for the starting signal at the beginning of a race 2 a mother zebra seeing a lion moving towards her offspring 3 a child about to fall asleep A 1, 2 and 3 B 1 and 2 only C 1 only D 2 and 3 only

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/12 Feb/March 2023

9 Which physical changes occur in response to a fear stimulus? adrenaline concentration pulse rate size of pupil in the blood A decreases increases narrower B decreases decreases wider C increases increases wider D increases decreases narrower

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Answer: C

This question in 0653/12 May/June 2023

9 Which situation is most likely to cause a sudden rise in the release of adrenaline into the blood? A beginning gentle exercise B being startled or alarmed C digestion of food during a meal D going to sleep when drowsy

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/13 May/June 2023

10 A cat suddenly jumps in front of a person walking down a street. The person is shocked. Which row shows the changes that occur? adrenaline level pulse rate A unchanged decreases B unchanged increases C increases decreases D increases increases

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/12 May/June 2024

10 Which row is correct for the hormone adrenaline? effect on effect on the blood glucose pulse rate concentration A lowered decreased B lowered increased C raised decreased D raised increased

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/13 May/June 2024

9 What is the effect of adrenaline on the rate of breathing and pulse rate? rate of breathing pulse rate A decreases decreases B decreases increases C increases decreases D increases increases

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2024

8 Which row shows effects of increased adrenaline secretion on the body? breathing rate size of pupils A decreases decreases B decreases increases C increases decreases D increases increases

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/12 Oct/Nov 2024