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Date November 2018 Marks available 1 Reference code 18N.3.SL.TZ0.18
Level Standard level Paper Paper 3 Time zone TZ0 / no time zone
Command term Label Question number 18 Adapted from N/A

Question

The image shows a section through the ileum as viewed under the light microscope.

On the diagram, label the epithelial cell layer.

[1]
a.

Explain how the epithelial cells are adapted for absorption.

[2]
b.

Markscheme

arrow pointing at an epithelial cell ✔

 

Accept a bracket label to show the epithelium epithelial cell layer

a.

a. microvilli/brush border to increase surface area ✔

b. numerous mitochondria for energy for active transport ✔

c. have transport proteins for specific nutrients ✔

d. single layer of cells/short distance allowing for diffusion ✔

 

Explanation must be included for each characteristic eg: “glucose, amino acids”

b.

Examiners report

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a.
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b.

Syllabus sections

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