Biology 0610 · IGCSE · Absorption

Absorption — practice question

Fig. 1.1 illustrates several villi from the ileum, a region of the small intestine. Fig. 1.2 presents a more detailed view of the tip of a villus.
(a)[1]

State the name of one different part of the small intestine.

(b(i))[3]

Describe how active transport is different from diffusion.

(b(ii))[2]

Explain why the microvilli shown in Fig. 1.2 are important.

(c(i))[1]

State the name of the protective substance made by goblet cells.

(c(ii))[2]

Suggest why the intestines need a protective substance.

(d)[2]

Describe the functions of lacteals.

(e)[4]

Complete Table 1.1 by stating the level of organisation for each structure. Select from the list. Each word or phrase can be used once, more than once, or not used at all.

(f(i))[5]

State what conclusions can be drawn about the enzymes in the fungal extract, and use evidence from Fig. 1.3 to support those conclusions.

(f(ii))[1]

Predict the effect that the lower temperature will have on the results.

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