Biology 0610 · IGCSE · Absorption

Absorption — practice question

Many villi line the small intestine, which is adapted for glucose absorption. Fig. 2.1 shows two villi taken from the lining of the small intestine.
(a(i))[1]

State the name given to structure N in Fig. 2.1.

(a(ii))[1]

Cell M in Fig. 2.1 secretes mucus. State the name given to cell M.

(a(iii))[1]

State one other place in the body where mucus-secreting cells are present.

(a(iv))[4]

Describe and explain how a villus is structurally adapted to carry out its function.

(b)[1]

State the name of the main blood vessel that carries blood from the small intestine to the liver.

(c)[2]

Describe the meaning of the term stem cell.

(d)[5]

Explain why the average number of mitochondria differs in each type of cell.

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