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Edexcel International A Level Biology past-paper questions on 7.4.3 Structure of the kidney, 2019–2025, with mark schemes and examiner’s reports where available.
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All 12 questions on Structure of the kidney, as a list
- October 2024, Unit 5, Q6(a)(ii) (2 marks): Calculate the volume of this Bowman’s capsule. Assume that this Bowman’s capsule is spherical. Use the equation: 4 π V r 3 3 Give your answer to two significant
- June 2024, Unit 5, Q7(a)(i) (1 mark): Which labelled structure transports blood to the renal vein? (1) A Q B R C S D U
- June 2024, Unit 5, Q7(a)(ii) (1 mark): Which labelled structures would be found in the medulla region of the kidney? (1) Structures A P Q U B R Q P C R S T D S T U
- June 2022, Unit 5, Q2(a)(i) (3 marks): Complete the diagram to show the Bowman’s capsule and label two structures in this diagram. (3)
- June 2022, Unit 5, Q2(a)(iii) (1 mark): Which row shows the route taken by a water molecule through a nephron in the kidney? (1) Route through a nephron A collecting duct proximal tubule distal tubule
- January 2022, Unit 5, Q4(a)(i) (1 mark): Draw an arrow on the diagram to show the location of a single Bowman’s capsule (renal capsule). cortex medulla pelvis (1)
- January 2022, Unit 5, Q4(a)(iii) (1 mark): Which row shows the correct pathway taken by a water molecule through the kidney nephron? (1) Route through nephron A collecting duct proximal tubule distal tub
- June 2021, Unit 5, Q4(b)(ii) (1 mark): Name the structures labelled S. (1)
- June 2021, Unit 5, Q4(c)(i) (2 marks): The diameter of the left renal vein of one individual was 4.71 mm. Calculate the cross-sectional area of this vein. (2) Answer mm2
- June 2021, Unit 5, Q4(c)(ii) (1 mark): The cross-sectional area of the left renal vein of the second individual was 0.194 cm2. Calculate the difference in the cross-sectional area in the left renal v
- October 2020, Unit 5, Q2(a)(i) (1 mark): In which part of the kidney are structures W and X located? (1) A cortex B inner medulla C outer medulla D renal pelvis
- October 2020, Unit 5, Q2(a)(iii) (1 mark): Which structures form part of the loop of Henle? (1) A X only B X and Y C Y only D Y and Z
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