Biology 0610 · IGCSE · Absorption

Absorption — practice question

A balanced diet includes every nutrient the body needs in order to stay healthy.
(a(i))[3]

Calculate how many cups of water the woman must drink. Give your answer to the nearest whole number.

(a(ii))[2]

Water is a vital solvent in the body. State two body processes that depend on water acting as a solvent.

(b(i))[2]

State the names of the organs marked X and Y.

(b(ii))[2]

Circle two substances that move into the blood from organ X. amino acids, carbon dioxide, fibre, glucose, starch, urea

(b(iii))[2]

State two functions carried out by organ W.

(c)[1]

After absorption, nutrients are taken into cells and used by them. State the name of this process.

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