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Transfer of materials between the circulatory system and cells: Edexcel A‑Level Biology B questions

Every Edexcel A-Level Biology B exam question on 4.6 Transfer of materials between the circulatory system and cells, 2016–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q1(b)

    June 2024 · Paper 1

    2 marks4.6 Transfer of materials between the circulatory system and cells
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    June 2024 Paper 1, question 1(b): Nutrients and oxygen pass into cells from tissue fluid. Explain how tissue fluid is formed. (2)

  2. Q6(b)(i)

    June 2022 · Paper 2

    3 marks4.6 Transfer of materials between the circulatory system and cells
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    June 2022 Paper 2, question 6(b)(i): Explain how tissue fluid is returned to capillaries. (3)

  3. Q1(b)(i)

    November 2021 · Paper 2

    3 marks4.6 Transfer of materials between the circulatory system and cells
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    November 2021 Paper 2, question 1(b)(i): Explain how tissue fluid is formed by the capillary. Use the information in the graph to help your answer. (3)

  4. Q1(b)(ii)

    November 2021 · Paper 2

    2 marks4.6 Transfer of materials between the circulatory system and cells
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    November 2021 Paper 2, question 1(b)(ii): Kwashiorkor is a condition caused by a lack of dietary protein. One symptom is accumulation of tissue fluid. Explain why children suffering from kwashiorkor oft

  5. Q2(a)

    October 2020 · Paper 1

    1 mark4.6 Transfer of materials between the circulatory system and cells
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    October 2020 Paper 1, question 2(a): State how tissue fluid is formed. (1)

  6. Q2(b)

    October 2020 · Paper 1

    2 marks4.6 Transfer of materials between the circulatory system and cells
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    October 2020 Paper 1, question 2(b): Explain the differences between blood plasma and tissue fluids shown in the table. (2)

  7. Q2(c)

    October 2020 · Paper 1

    2 marks4.6 Transfer of materials between the circulatory system and cells
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    October 2020 Paper 1, question 2(c): Some of the tissue fluid is not reabsorbed into the blood capillary. Describe what happens to the tissue fluid that is not reabsorbed into the blood capillary.

  8. Q2(b)

    October 2020 · AS Paper 2

    1 mark4.6 Transfer of materials between the circulatory system and cells
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    October 2020 AS Paper 2, question 2(b): Which of the following is usually found in a greater concentration in lymph than in blood? (1) A fatty acids B glucose C haemoglobin D oxygen

  9. Q8(a)(i)

    June 2017 · AS Paper 2

    2 marks4.6 Transfer of materials between the circulatory system and cells
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    June 2017 AS Paper 2, question 8(a)(i): Explain why the production of tissue fluid is vital for cells in the human body. (2)

  10. Q8(a)(ii)

    June 2017 · AS Paper 2

    2 marks4.6 Transfer of materials between the circulatory system and cells
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    June 2017 AS Paper 2, question 8(a)(ii): Tissue fluid makes up 16% of the mass of a human body. Calculate the mass of tissue fluid, in grams, that would be found in a person with a mass of 80 kg. (2) A

  11. Q8(b)(i)

    June 2017 · AS Paper 2

    1 mark4.6 Transfer of materials between the circulatory system and cells
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    June 2017 AS Paper 2, question 8(b)(i): Which of the following describes the pressures at X and Y in the diagram? (1) Blood hydrostatic pressure Plasma oncotic pressure / kPa / kPa At X At Y At X At Y

  12. Q8(b)(ii)

    June 2017 · AS Paper 2

    2 marks4.6 Transfer of materials between the circulatory system and cells
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    June 2017 AS Paper 2, question 8(b)(ii): Compare and contrast the transport of fluid in a vein with its transport in a lymph vessel. (2)

  13. Q8(c)

    June 2017 · AS Paper 2

    1 mark4.6 Transfer of materials between the circulatory system and cells
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    June 2017 AS Paper 2, question 8(c): In some parts of the world, mosquito bites can infect people with roundworms called Wuchereria bancrofti. The roundworms block lymph vessels and prevent protein

  14. Q8(d)

    June 2017 · AS Paper 2

    4 marks4.6 Transfer of materials between the circulatory system and cells
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    June 2017 AS Paper 2, question 8(d): The World Health Organisation (WHO) considers LF to be a global health problem affecting over 120 million people in 73 countries. Scientists investigated whethe

  15. Q4(b)(i)

    June 2016 · AS Paper 2

    4 marks4.6 Transfer of materials between the circulatory system and cells
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    June 2016 AS Paper 2, question 4(b)(i): With reference to the diagram, explain how tissue fluid is produced and reabsorbed by the capillaries. (4)

  16. Q4(b)(ii)

    June 2016 · AS Paper 2

    2 marks4.6 Transfer of materials between the circulatory system and cells
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    June 2016 AS Paper 2, question 4(b)(ii): Lymphatic ducts remove proteins that are secreted by cells. Explain how a blockage of a lymphatic duct could lead to lymphoedema. (2)
All 16 questions on Transfer of materials between the circulatory system and cells, as a list
  1. June 2024, Paper 1, Q1(b) (2 marks): Nutrients and oxygen pass into cells from tissue fluid. Explain how tissue fluid is formed. (2)
  2. June 2022, Paper 2, Q6(b)(i) (3 marks): Explain how tissue fluid is returned to capillaries. (3)
  3. November 2021, Paper 2, Q1(b)(i) (3 marks): Explain how tissue fluid is formed by the capillary. Use the information in the graph to help your answer. (3)
  4. November 2021, Paper 2, Q1(b)(ii) (2 marks): Kwashiorkor is a condition caused by a lack of dietary protein. One symptom is accumulation of tissue fluid. Explain why children suffering from kwashiorkor oft
  5. October 2020, Paper 1, Q2(a) (1 mark): State how tissue fluid is formed. (1)
  6. October 2020, Paper 1, Q2(b) (2 marks): Explain the differences between blood plasma and tissue fluids shown in the table. (2)
  7. October 2020, Paper 1, Q2(c) (2 marks): Some of the tissue fluid is not reabsorbed into the blood capillary. Describe what happens to the tissue fluid that is not reabsorbed into the blood capillary.
  8. October 2020, AS Paper 2, Q2(b) (1 mark): Which of the following is usually found in a greater concentration in lymph than in blood? (1) A fatty acids B glucose C haemoglobin D oxygen
  9. June 2017, AS Paper 2, Q8(a)(i) (2 marks): Explain why the production of tissue fluid is vital for cells in the human body. (2)
  10. June 2017, AS Paper 2, Q8(a)(ii) (2 marks): Tissue fluid makes up 16% of the mass of a human body. Calculate the mass of tissue fluid, in grams, that would be found in a person with a mass of 80 kg. (2) A
  11. June 2017, AS Paper 2, Q8(b)(i) (1 mark): Which of the following describes the pressures at X and Y in the diagram? (1) Blood hydrostatic pressure Plasma oncotic pressure / kPa / kPa At X At Y At X At Y
  12. June 2017, AS Paper 2, Q8(b)(ii) (2 marks): Compare and contrast the transport of fluid in a vein with its transport in a lymph vessel. (2)
  13. June 2017, AS Paper 2, Q8(c) (1 mark): In some parts of the world, mosquito bites can infect people with roundworms called Wuchereria bancrofti. The roundworms block lymph vessels and prevent protein
  14. June 2017, AS Paper 2, Q8(d) (4 marks): The World Health Organisation (WHO) considers LF to be a global health problem affecting over 120 million people in 73 countries. Scientists investigated whethe
  15. June 2016, AS Paper 2, Q4(b)(i) (4 marks): With reference to the diagram, explain how tissue fluid is produced and reabsorbed by the capillaries. (4)
  16. June 2016, AS Paper 2, Q4(b)(ii) (2 marks): Lymphatic ducts remove proteins that are secreted by cells. Explain how a blockage of a lymphatic duct could lead to lymphoedema. (2)

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