B7.2· 14 questions · 14 marks · 17 min · 2017–2025· Multiple choice
Every Cambridge IGCSE Sciences - Co-ordinated (Double) Paper 2 question on digestive system, laid out as 6 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 2
IGCSE · topical answer key — answer key (teacher use)
Question
Answer
Marks
| Question | Answer | Marks | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | D | 1 | 0654/22 May/June 2017 |
| 2 | C | 1 | 0654/22 Oct/Nov 2018 |
| 3 | D | 1 | 0654/21 Oct/Nov 2020 |
| 4 | D | 1 | 0654/22 Oct/Nov 2020 |
| 5 | D | 1 | 0654/23 Oct/Nov 2020 |
| 6 | A | 1 | 0654/22 Feb/March 2021 |
| 7 | C | 1 | 0654/21 May/June 2022 |
| 8 | C | 1 | 0654/22 May/June 2022 |
| 9 | C | 1 | 0654/23 May/June 2022 |
| 10 | D | 1 | 0654/21 Oct/Nov 2022 |
| 11 | D | 1 | 0654/21 May/June 2023 |
| 12 | D | 1 | 0654/21 Oct/Nov 2024 |
| 13 | C | 1 | 0654/21 May/June 2025 |
| 14 | B | 1 | 0654/22 Oct/Nov 2025 |
11 Much of the internal surface of the human small intestine is covered with villi. What is the function of villi? A excretion of waste into the intestine B secretion of enzymes into the intestine C to improve blood circulation in the intestine walls D to increase the internal surface area of the intestine
1 marks
Answer: D
3 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 Much of the internal surface of the human small intestine is covered with villi. What is the function of villi? A excretion of waste into the intestine B secretion of enzymes into the intestine C to improve blood circulation in the intestine walls D to increase the internal surface area of the intestine
1 marks
Answer: D
6 Much of the internal surface of the human small intestine is covered with villi. What is the function of villi? A excretion of waste into the intestine B secretion of enzymes into the intestine C to improve blood circulation in the intestine walls D to increase the internal surface area of the intestine
1 marks
Answer: D
6 Much of the internal surface of the human small intestine is covered with villi. What is the function of villi? A excretion of waste into the intestine B secretion of enzymes into the intestine C to improve blood circulation in the intestine walls D to increase the internal surface area of the intestine
1 marks
Answer: D
6 The diagram shows part of the alimentary canal and associated organs. Where is lipase produced? C D B A
1 marks
Answer: A
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 Dogs are mammals and have the same types of teeth as humans. Which tooth is a canine? B A D C
1 marks
Answer: D
6 Some processes that occur in the alimentary canal and associated organs are listed. 1 absorption 2 assimilation 3 digestion 4 egestion 5 ingestion Which diagram correctly links each process to the part of the alimentary canal or associated organs? A B 5 3 1 3 1 5 2 4 4 2 C D 4 5 2 3 2 3 1 1 5 4
1 marks
Answer: D
6 The diagram shows a villus. P Q What are structures P and Q and which substances do they absorb? structure substance absorbed amino fatty capillary lacteal acids acids A P Q P Q B P Q Q P C Q P P Q D Q P Q P
1 marks
Answer: D
6 Which organ produces an alkaline mixture that neutralises gastric juices? A salivary glands B large intestine C liver D stomach
1 marks
Answer: C
6 The diagram shows part of the human digestive system. 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