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Excretion
Question Paper

Course Edexcel IGCSE Biology

Section 2. Structure & Function in Living Organisms
Topic Excretion
Difficulty Medium

Time allowed: 40

Score: /31

Percentage: /100

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Question 1a
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The diagram shows a nephron from a kidney with three different areas, X, Y and Z.

The table gives the concentration of glucose and urea at X, Y and Z.

Concentration of glucose in Concentration of urea in mg
Area of nephron
mg per 100 cm3 per 100 cm3
X 90 32
Y 0 440
Z 0 1700
Explain the difference in concentration of glucose between X and Y.
[3 marks]

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Question 1b
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(i)
Calculate how many times more concentrated the urea is in area Z compared to area Y.
Give your answer to two significant figures.
(2)
(ii)
Explain the difference in urea concentration in the filtrate found in Y and Z.
(2)
[4 marks]

Question 1c
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High blood pressure during pregnancy can result in the production of urine that contains protein.
(i)
Describe how a sample of urine could be tested to see if it contains protein.
(2)
(ii)
Protein is not normally found in urine.
Suggest why high blood pressure could cause protein to be present in urine.
(2)
[4 marks]

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Question 2a
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The urinary system is used in excretion.
The diagram shows the urinary system with parts labelled A, B, C and D.

(i)
Which part of the urinary system contains nephrons?
☐ A
☐ B
☐ C
☐ D
[1 mark]

Question 2b
The urinary system produces urine.
Name a substance found in urine.
[1 mark]

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Question 2c
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A scientist uses this method to investigate the effect of drinking different liquids on urine production.
Drink 600 cm3 of water in the morning
Measure the volume of urine produced during the next two hours
Drink 600 cm3 of 0.8 % salt (NaCl) solution at the same time the following morning
Measure the volume of urine produced during the next two hours
The table shows the scientist’s results.
Volume of urine produced during
Liquid
two hours in cm3
Water 560
Salt solution 254
(i)
Explain the scientist’s results.
(5)
(ii)
Give two other factors that affect the volume of urine produced.
(2)
[7 marks]

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Question 3a
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The kidney contains nephrons involved in osmoregulation and excretion.
The diagram shows a nephron.

Which part is the Bowman’s capsule?

☐ A
☐ B
☐ C
☐ D
[1 mark]

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Question 3b
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The table gives the mass of three substances transported in part A and in part D for all kidney nephrons during one day.
Mass of substance in g
Substance
Part A Part D
Glucose 180 0
Water 180 000 1500
Urea 53 25
(i)
Explain the change in the mass of glucose from part A to part D.
(3)
(ii)
Calculate the percentage reabsorption of water by kidney nephrons.
(2)
(iii)
A substance containing nitrogen is broken down in the liver to produce urea.
Which substance is broken down to produce urea?
(1)
☐ A Fat
☐ B Glucose
☐ C Protein
☐ D Water
[6 marks]

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Question 3c
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A drug called MDMA increases the secretion of ADH.
Explain how this increase affects urine production.
[4 marks]

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