Cambridge IGCSE Biology 0610

Topic 13.1.1: The Urinary System

Past Paper Practice Examination

15 Questions45 MinutesPapers 2, 4 & 6

Paper 2

Question 1: Which organ in the human body is responsible for filtering blood and producing urine?

A. LiverB. HeartC. KidneyD. Bladder

Question 2: What is the tube called that carries urine from the kidney to the bladder?

A. UrethraB. UreterC. Renal veinD. Renal artery

Question 3: The diagram shows the human urinary system. Label the parts A to E.

A:

B:

C:

D:

E:

Question 4: Which blood vessel brings blood TO the kidney for filtration?

A. Renal veinB. Pulmonary arteryC. Hepatic arteryD. Renal artery

Question 5: What is the main function of the bladder?

A. Storage of urineB. Filtration of bloodC. Production of ureaD. Reabsorption of glucose

Paper 4

Question 6: Define the term excretion.

Question 7: Name three substances that are excreted from the human body.

Question 8: Explain the difference between excretion and egestion.

Examiner Trap: Many students confuse these terms. Egestion involves material that has NEVER been inside body cells.

Question 9: Explain how excess amino acids are processed in the human body and why urea is produced.

Question 10: Describe the role of the kidneys in the human body.

Paper 6

A student investigated the relationship between water intake and urine volume over a 24-hour period. The results are shown in the graph below.

Question 11: What type of correlation is shown in the graph?

A. Negative correlationB. No correlationC. Positive correlationD. Inverse correlation

Question 12: Suggest three factors, other than water intake, that could affect the volume of urine produced.

Question 13: Describe the relationship shown in the graph between water intake and urine volume.

Question 14: If a person drinks 1200 ml of water, approximately how much urine would you expect them to produce based on the graph?

A. 800 mlB. 1300 mlC. 1800 mlD. 2000 ml

Question 15: Suggest how the student could improve the reliability of this investigation.