B7.2· 48 questions · 48 marks · 58 min · 2005–2025· Multiple choice
Every Cambridge IGCSE Sciences - Co-ordinated (Double) Paper 1 question on digestive system, laid out as 19 A4 pages with the mark scheme below. Nothing is left out. Free to read, no account.


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Sciences - Co-ordinated (Double) 0654 · Digestive system — Paper 1
IGCSE · topical answer key — answer key (teacher use)
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Answer
Marks
| Question | Answer | Marks | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | B | 1 | 0654/11 May/June 2005 |
| 2 | D | 1 | 0654/11 Oct/Nov 2007 |
| 3 | A | 1 | 0654/11 Oct/Nov 2008 |
| 4 | D | 1 | 0654/11 Oct/Nov 2009 |
| 5 | D | 1 | 0654/11 May/June 2010 |
| 6 | D | 1 | 0654/12 May/June 2010 |
| 7 | A | 1 | 0654/12 May/June 2011 |
| 8 | A | 1 | 0654/13 May/June 2011 |
| 9 | B | 1 | 0654/11 Oct/Nov 2011 |
| 10 | B | 1 | 0654/12 Oct/Nov 2011 |
| 11 | B | 1 | 0654/13 Oct/Nov 2011 |
| 12 | B | 1 | 0654/11 May/June 2012 |
| 13 | D | 1 | 0654/12 May/June 2012 |
| 14 | D | 1 | 0654/13 May/June 2012 |
| 15 | A | 1 | 0654/11 May/June 2013 |
| 16 | A | 1 | 0654/13 May/June 2013 |
| 17 | A | 1 | 0654/11 Oct/Nov 2013 |
| 18 | A | 1 | 0654/12 Oct/Nov 2013 |
| 19 | A | 1 | 0654/13 Oct/Nov 2013 |
| 20 | A | 1 | 0654/11 Oct/Nov 2014 |
| 21 | A | 1 | 0654/12 Oct/Nov 2014 |
| 22 | D | 1 | 0654/11 Oct/Nov 2015 |
| 23 | D | 1 | 0654/12 Oct/Nov 2015 |
| 24 | A | 1 | 0654/12 Oct/Nov 2015 |
| 25 | D | 1 | 0654/13 Oct/Nov 2015 |
| 26 | A | 1 | 0654/11 May/June 2016 |
| 27 | B | 1 | 0654/12 May/June 2016 |
| 28 | D | 1 | 0654/13 May/June 2016 |
| 29 | D | 1 | 0654/11 Oct/Nov 2016 |
| 30 | C | 1 | 0654/12 Oct/Nov 2018 |
| 31 | C | 1 | 0654/11 May/June 2019 |
| 32 | B | 1 | 0654/12 Oct/Nov 2019 |
| 33 | A | 1 | 0654/13 Oct/Nov 2019 |
| 34 | D | 1 | 0654/12 Oct/Nov 2020 |
| 35 | C | 1 | 0654/13 Oct/Nov 2020 |
| 36 | D | 1 | 0654/12 Feb/March 2021 |
| 37 | B | 1 | 0654/12 May/June 2021 |
| 38 | B | 1 | 0654/13 May/June 2021 |
| 39 | C | 1 | 0654/11 May/June 2022 |
| 40 | C | 1 | 0654/12 May/June 2022 |
| 41 | C | 1 | 0654/13 May/June 2022 |
| 42 | D | 1 | 0654/12 Oct/Nov 2022 |
| 43 | D | 1 | 0654/12 May/June 2024 |
| 44 | D | 1 | 0654/13 May/June 2024 |
| 45 | D | 1 | 0654/12 Oct/Nov 2024 |
| 46 | D | 1 | 0654/13 Oct/Nov 2024 |
| 47 | B | 1 | 0654/11 May/June 2025 |
| 48 | B | 1 | 0654/11 Oct/Nov 2025 |
8 The diagram shows the alimentary canal of a dog. Where does egestion occur? B A D C
1 marks
Answer: B
9 What is most likely to happen if a diet contains excess proteins? A Bacteria will form acids in the mouth. B More amylase will be secreted by the pancreas. C More fibre will be removed through the anus. D More urea will be excreted by the kidneys.
1 marks
Answer: D
4 The diagram shows structures in the throat of a mammal. from the nose X from the mouth to the to the lungs stomach What is X? A epiglottis B larynx C oesophagus D trachea
1 marks
Answer: A
7 The diagram shows parts of the digestive system. P S Q R Which labelled parts are the small intestine and the pancreas? A P and Q B Q and R C S and R D S and Q
1 marks
Answer: D
4 Which part of the gut is in the form of a coiled tube? A large intestine B oesophagus C rectum D small intestine
1 marks
Answer: D
2 Which part of the gut is in the form of a coiled tube? A large intestine B oesophagus C rectum D small intestine
1 marks
Answer: D
6 The diagram shows part of the alimentary canal. P Q R S Where is bile added and where is acid released? addition of bile release of acid A P Q B Q R C R S D S P
1 marks
Answer: A
6 The diagram shows part of the alimentary canal. P Q R S Where is bile added and where is acid released? addition of bile release of acid A P Q B Q R C R S D S P
1 marks
Answer: A
7 The diagram shows some parts of the alimentary canal and its associated organs. P Q R S Which organs produce digestive enzymes? A P and Q B Q and R C R and S D S and P
1 marks
Answer: B
8 The diagram shows some parts of the alimentary canal and its associated organs. P Q R S Which organs produce digestive enzymes? A P and Q B Q and R C R and S D S and P
1 marks
Answer: B
10 The diagram shows some parts of the alimentary canal and its associated organs. P Q R S Which organs produce digestive enzymes? A P and Q B Q and R C R and S D S and P
1 marks
Answer: B
6 The diagram shows part of the alimentary canal. direction of movement of food duodenum from organs P and Q Which organs are represented by P and Q? A kidneys and pancreas B liver and pancreas C liver and stomach D pancreas and stomach
1 marks
Answer: B
7 The diagram shows part of the digestive system. 4 1 3 2 Which labels identify the liver, pancreas and stomach? liver pancreas stomach A 2 1 3 B 2 3 1 C 4 2 3 D 4 2 1
1 marks
Answer: D
7 The diagram shows part of the digestive system. 4 1 3 2 Which labels identify the liver, pancreas and stomach? liver pancreas stomach A 2 1 3 B 2 3 1 C 4 2 3 D 4 2 1
1 marks
Answer: D
4 Which statement about the alimentary canal is correct? A The large intestine includes the colon and rectum. B The large intestine includes the duodenum and rectum. C The small intestine includes the colon and ileum. D The small intestine includes the ileum and rectum.
1 marks
Answer: A
3 Which statement about the alimentary canal is correct? A The large intestine includes the colon and rectum. B The large intestine includes the duodenum and rectum. C The small intestine includes the colon and ileum. D The small intestine includes the ileum and rectum.
1 marks
Answer: A
4 The diagram shows the alimentary canal of a dog. Where does egestion occur? A D C B
1 marks
Answer: A
5 The diagram shows the alimentary canal of a dog. Where does egestion occur? A D C B
1 marks
Answer: A
4 The diagram shows the alimentary canal of a dog. Where does egestion occur? A D C B
1 marks
Answer: A
3 The diagram shows part of the digestive system. Where is lipase produced? C D B A
1 marks
Answer: A
4 The diagram shows part of the digestive system. Where is lipase produced? C D B A
1 marks
Answer: A
8 Which part of the alimentary canal is in the form of a coiled tube? A oesophagus B pancreas C rectum D small intestine
1 marks
Answer: D
7 Which part of the alimentary canal is in the form of a coiled tube? A oesophagus B pancreas C rectum D small intestine
1 marks
Answer: D
8 In a full set of adult human teeth, there will be the smallest number of A canines. B incisors. C molars. D premolars.
1 marks
Answer: A
7 Which part of the alimentary canal is in the form of a coiled tube? A oesophagus B pancreas C rectum D small intestine
1 marks
Answer: D
3 Which statement about the alimentary canal is correct? A The large intestine includes the colon and rectum. B The large intestine includes the duodenum and rectum. C The small intestine includes the colon and ileum. D The small intestine includes the ileum and rectum.
1 marks
Answer: A
5 The diagram shows a tooth with a cavity caused by decay. cavity Which parts of the tooth have been affected by the decay? A crown and root B dentine and enamel C enamel and gum D enamel and pulp
1 marks
Answer: B
5 Where is the gall bladder situated? A in the pancreas B near the entrance to the urethra C near the kidneys D near the liver
1 marks
Answer: D
3 The diagram shows human teeth in the lower jaw. X What type of tooth is X? A canine B incisor C molar D premolar
1 marks
Answer: D
4 The diagram shows part of the digestive system. P Q R S Which of the labelled parts produce digestive enzymes, absorb water and store bile? produce digestive absorb water store bile enzymes A P Q R B Q R P C R S P D S P R
1 marks
Answer: C
6 Where does most absorption of digested food take place? A the large intestine B the liver C the small intestine D the stomach
1 marks
Answer: C
6 The diagram shows some parts of the alimentary canal and its associated organs. P Q R S Which organs produce digestive enzymes? A P and Q B Q and R C R and S D S and P
1 marks
Answer: B
6 Where is bile stored? A gall bladder B liver C pancreas D stomach
1 marks
Answer: A
6 Into which part of the alimentary canal does the pancreas release digestive juices? A anus B large intestine C oesophagus D small intestine
1 marks
Answer: D
6 The diagram shows the human alimentary canal. X What is the name of organ X and which process occurs here? organ process A large intestine absorption B large intestine egestion C small intestine absorption D small intestine egestion
1 marks
Answer: C
6 The diagram shows human teeth in the lower jaw. X What type of tooth is X? A canine B incisor C molar D premolar
1 marks
Answer: D
6 The diagram shows the human digestive system. 1 2 3 4 Where do digestion, egestion, ingestion and absorption take place? digestion egestion ingestion absorption A 1 4 2 3 B 2 4 1 3 C 3 1 4 2 D 4 3 2 1
1 marks
Answer: B
6 The diagram shows the human digestive system. 1 2 3 4 Where do digestion, egestion, ingestion and absorption take place? digestion egestion ingestion absorption A 1 4 2 3 B 2 4 1 3 C 3 1 4 2 D 4 3 2 1
1 marks
Answer: B
6 The diagram shows part of the digestive system. P Q R S Which labelled parts produce digestive enzymes, absorb water and store bile? produce digestive absorb water store bile enzymes A P Q R B Q R P C R S P D S P R
1 marks
Answer: C
6 The diagram shows part of the digestive system. P Q R S Which labelled parts produce digestive enzymes, absorb water and store bile? produce digestive absorb water store bile enzymes A P Q R B Q R P C R S P D S P R
1 marks
Answer: C
6 The diagram shows part of the digestive system. P Q R S Which labelled parts produce digestive enzymes, absorb water and store bile? produce digestive absorb water store bile enzymes A P Q R B Q R P C R S P D S P R
1 marks
Answer: C
6 The diagram shows part of the human alimentary canal. P Q R Which row identifies P, Q and R? P Q R A oesophagus large intestine stomach B stomach small intestine large intestine C stomach large intestine small intestine D oesophagus small intestine large intestine
1 marks
Answer: D
4 The diagram shows part of the human alimentary canal and associated organs. 1 4 3 2 Which labels identify the liver, pancreas and stomach? liver pancreas stomach A 2 1 3 B 2 3 1 C 4 2 3 D 4 2 1
1 marks
Answer: D
4 The diagram shows part of the human alimentary canal and associated organs. 1 4 3 2 Which labels identify the liver, pancreas and stomach? liver pancreas stomach A 2 1 3 B 2 3 1 C 4 2 3 D 4 2 1
1 marks
Answer: D
6 The diagram shows human teeth in the lower jaw. X Which type of tooth is X? A canine B incisor C molar D premolar
1 marks
Answer: D
6 The diagram shows human teeth in the lower jaw. X Which type of tooth is X? A canine B incisor C molar D premolar
1 marks
Answer: D
7 The diagram shows the human alimentary canal and other organs. 1 6 2 3 5 4 Which row shows the route of food through the alimentary canal? first last A 1 2 3 4 B 1 2 5 4 C 2 4 3 5 D 2 4 5 6
1 marks
Answer: B
7 Which location does undigested food move to after passing through the small intestine? A blood B large intestine C pancreas D stomach
1 marks
Answer: B