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Date May 2017 Marks available 3 Reference code 17M.3.SL.TZ2.19
Level Standard level Paper Paper 3 Time zone Time zone 2
Command term Explain Question number 19 Adapted from N/A

Question

The diagram shows a cell in the lining of the stomach.

Outline the importance of the proton pumps in the digestion of foods.

[2]
a.

Explain the use of proton pump inhibitors to treat patients complaining of stomach pain.

[3]
b.

Markscheme

a. pumps protons/H+ into the stomach 

b. allows for the production of «hydrochloric» acid 

c. «hydrochloric» acid accelerates digestion/activates enzymes 

d. gives optimal pH for pepsin/enzyme digestion

a.

a. proton pump is a «transmembrane» protein 

b. proton pump inhibitors bind to the proton pump 

c. hydrogen ions are not sent into stomach lumen 
OR 
reduction of «gastric» acid production 

d. increase in pH of stomach 

e. relieve symptoms of acid reflux/gastritis/ulcers

b.

Examiners report

[N/A]
a.
[N/A]
b.

Syllabus sections

Option D: Human physiology » Option D: Human physiology (Core topics) » D.2 Digestion
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