B9.3· 11 questions · 11 marks · 13 min · 2006–2023· Multiple choice
Every Cambridge IGCSE Science - Combined Paper 1 question on blood vessels, laid out as 3 A4 pages with the mark scheme below. Nothing is left out. Free to read, no account.



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Science - Combined 0653 · Blood vessels — Paper 1
IGCSE · topical answer key — answer key (teacher use)
Question
Answer
Marks
| Question | Answer | Marks | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | D | 1 | 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2006 |
| 2 | D | 1 | 0653/11 May/June 2007 |
| 3 | A | 1 | 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2010 |
| 4 | A | 1 | 0653/12 Oct/Nov 2010 |
| 5 | A | 1 | 0653/13 Oct/Nov 2010 |
| 6 | B | 1 | 0653/13 May/June 2015 |
| 7 | C | 1 | 0653/12 Feb/March 2017 |
| 8 | D | 1 | 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2018 |
| 9 | D | 1 | 0653/12 Feb/March 2019 |
| 10 | D | 1 | 0653/12 Feb/March 2023 |
| 11 | B | 1 | 0653/11 May/June 2023 |
6 The diagram shows a section through the human heart. Which vessel is a vein containing oxygenated blood? B C A D
1 marks
Answer: D
7 The diagram shows an external view of the human heart. 2 3 4 1 5 Which vessels contain oxygenated blood? A 1, 2 and 4 B 1, 3 and 4 C 2, 3 and 5 D 3, 4 and 5
1 marks
Answer: D
7 Which blood vessel carries oxygenated blood away from the heart? A aorta B pulmonary artery C pulmonary vein D vena cava
1 marks
Answer: A
8 Which blood vessel carries oxygenated blood away from the heart? A aorta B pulmonary artery C pulmonary vein D vena cava
1 marks
Answer: A
5 Which blood vessel carries oxygenated blood away from the heart? A aorta B pulmonary artery C pulmonary vein D vena cava
1 marks
Answer: A
7 The diagram represents the human heart and associated blood vessels. Which blood vessel carries deoxygenated blood away from the heart? B C D A
1 marks
Answer: B
7 Oxygenated blood returns to the heart from the lungs in vessel X and leaves the heart to circulate around the body in vessel Y. What are X and Y? X Y A aorta pulmonary vein B pulmonary artery vena cava C pulmonary vein aorta D vena cava pulmonary artery
1 marks
Answer: C
7 The diagram shows a section through the heart. Which labelled part has the correct function stated? D the artery taking deoxygenated blood A to the lungs the valve which stops deoxygenated blood flowing backwards C B the heart chamber which receives blood the valve between from the left atrium the atrium and the ventricle
1 marks
Answer: D
8 The diagram shows a section through the human heart. Which vessel is a vein containing oxygenated blood? B C A D
1 marks
Answer: D
7 Which statement about all arteries is correct? A They always contain oxygenated blood. B They have many valves on their inner walls. C They have a wide lumen. D They transport blood away from the heart.
1 marks
Answer: D
7 The diagram shows a section through the heart. Which vessel is the pulmonary vein? D A B C
1 marks
Answer: B