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Date May 2010 Marks available 1 Reference code 10M.1.SL.TZ2.24
Level Standard level Paper Paper 1 Time zone Time zone 2
Command term State Question number 24 Adapted from N/A

Question

Which feature increases the absorption of glucose in the small intestine?

A. Villi
B. Lacteal
C. Cilia
D. Goblet cells

Markscheme

A

Examiners report

This was a very easy question, where most candidates chose the villi as the structures in the small intestines increasing surface area for absorption.

Syllabus sections

Core » Topic 6: Human physiology » 6.1 Digestion and absorption
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