Blood — Paper 2 · IGCSE Science - Combined 0653

8 Which component of cigarette smoke reduces the oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood? A carbon monoxide B nicotine C smoke particles D tar

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Answer: A

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11 Which type of blood cell is affected by the human immuno-deficiency virus (HIV) and what effect does the virus have on those cells? type of blood cell effect on the blood cell A red prevents them carrying oxygen B red stops them from making the blood clot C white stops them from performing phagocytosis D white reduces antibody production

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Answer: D

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9 The photomicrograph shows a sample of human blood. X What is the function of the cells marked X? A antibody formation B clotting of blood C phagocytosis D transport of oxygen

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Answer: D

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10 Which component of tobacco smoke reduces the ability of haemoglobin to carry oxygen? A carbon monoxide B nicotine C smoke particles D tar

1 marks

Answer: A

This question in 0653/21 Oct/Nov 2017

7 When we cut ourselves, blood comes out of the wound. Which constituent of blood is most important in the formation of a blood clot? A plasma B platelets C red blood cells D white blood cells

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Answer: B

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7 Which row correctly matches the cell to its function? cell function A blood clotting B blood clotting C oxygen transport D oxygen transport

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Answer: C

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1 Which row has a correct structural adaptation for red blood cells and some of the cells lining the trachea? red blood cells cells lining the trachea A nucleus absent has cilia B nucleus present has cilia C nucleus absent large surface area D nucleus present large surface area

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Answer: A

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6 Which feature of red blood cells allows them to transport oxygen? A contain haemoglobin B large size C surface hairs D thick cell membrane

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Answer: A

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9 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

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5 A person has a low level of haemoglobin. Which row identifies the blood cell that transports oxygen and the nutrient the person is deficient in? type of blood cell nutrient deficiency A red calcium B red iron C white calcium D white iron

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Answer: B

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9 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 0653/23 May/June 2022

2 Which row describes a correct structural adaptation for red blood cells and for cells lining the trachea? red blood cells cells lining the trachea A nucleus absent cilia present B nucleus present cilia present C nucleus absent small surface area D nucleus present small surface area

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Answer: A

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8 A sample of blood is taken from a person who often gets infections. The blood is also slow to clot. Which blood components are likely to be at a lower level than normal? 1 platelets 2 red blood cells 3 white blood cells 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: C

This question in 0653/22 May/June 2023

1 Four types of cell are listed. 1 egg cell 2 palisade mesophyll cell 3 red blood cell 4 root hair cell Which cell contains chlorophyll and which cell contains haemoglobin? contains contains chlorophyll haemoglobin A 1 3 B 1 4 C 2 3 D 2 4

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Answer: C

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5 Which substance, when deficient in the diet, causes a lack of haemoglobin? A calcium B fats C iron D glucose

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Answer: C

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7 How are mineral ions transported around the human body? A attached to antibodies B attached to haemoglobin C dissolved in blood plasma D inside blood platelets

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Answer: C

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