Coordination and response — IGCSE Sciences - Co-Ordinated (0973) questions by topic

Coordination and response questions cover a person's physiological response leaving an air-conditioned building, identifying neurone types by their branching structure, homeostatic control of body temperature, and labelling skin structures on a cross-section diagram, worth from 1 to 12 marks.

Identify, state and complete top the command words in this IGCSE Co-ordinated Sciences topic, with explain and describe also frequent: identify a labelled skin structure by its exact letter, not a general region. 18 real questions from 2023 to 2025 papers make up this page. Submit each attempt for instant marking to check a homeostatic process, such as vasodilation, is named correctly at the right stage of the sequence.

May–June 2025, Paper 11

Question 11 · 1 mark

Which row shows effects of adrenaline? heart rate pupil diameter --- --- --- A increases increases B increases no effect C decreases increases D no effect increases

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May–June 2025, Paper 12

Question 10 · 1 mark

The diagram shows three types of neurone, labelled P, Q and R. P has a many-branched cell body with no long fibre. Q has a cell body at one end with a long fibre ending in…

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May–June 2025, Paper 21

Question 9 · 1 mark

What is secreted by the pancreas? A glucagon B glucose C glycerol D glycogen

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May–June 2025, Paper 22

Question 10 · 1 mark

The homeostatic control of body temperature is shown as a flow sequence: 'constant internal body temperature' → 'increase in body temperature' → X → 'constant internal body…

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May–June 2024, Paper 11

Question 9 · 1 mark

A plant is placed in a box. The box has a hole so that the plant is illuminated from one side. The plant is observed after one week and the shoots have grown towards the light.…

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May–June 2024, Paper 12

Question 9 · 1 mark

Which row about hormones is correct? A means of transport alimentary canal, where produced glands, site of action target organs B alimentary canal, organs, all organs C blood,…

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May–June 2024, Paper 22

Question 9 · 1 mark

A person touches a hot object and pulls their hand away. This is a reflex action. What is the pathway for the reflex action? A stimulus - motor neurone - relay neurone - sensory…

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May–June 2024, Paper 31

Question 7 · 9 marks

Fig. 7.1 shows a cross-section through human skin with parts labelled A to F. Table 7.1 gives information about two of the parts (one produces sweat, one contracts to erect hair).…

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May–June 2024, Paper 32

Question 1 · 10 marks

A student watches some scary movies. The average pulse rate during each movie and the highest pulse rate are recorded. Table 1.1: movie A (avg 82, highest 122, difference 40); B…

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May–June 2024, Paper 42

Question 4 · 12 marks

Blood glucose concentration is controlled so that it remains within set limits. State the name given to this type of control.

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October–November 2024, Paper 31

Question 10 · 10 marks

A seedling is laid on its side. The root grows downwards in response to gravity. State the name of this type of response and the stimulus.

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May–June 2023, Paper 11

Question 9 · 1 mark

What are the effects of adrenaline? A breathing rate: decrease; pulse rate: decrease; pupil size: widens B breathing rate: decrease; pulse rate: increase; pupil size: narrows C…

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May–June 2023, Paper 12

Question 9 · 1 mark

A person leaves an air conditioned building. The temperature of the air conditioned building is 16 C. The outside temperature is 39 C. Which statement describes one response to…

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May–June 2023, Paper 22

Question 9 · 1 mark

The diagram shows an experiment using the shoots of seedlings. A control shoot bends towards the light after five days, while a shoot with a lightproof cover over its tip grows…

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May–June 2023, Paper 31

Question 10 · 10 marks

A person touches a hot pan and instantly removes their hand. This is a reflex action. The reflex arc is shown in Fig. 10.1 (receptor in skin, neurone X, spinal cord, effector).…

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May–June 2023, Paper 41

Question 1 · 11 marks

Fig. 1.1 is a diagram of a cross-section of skin with parts labelled A, B, C, D, E, plus an arteriole and a capillary. State the letter in Fig. 1.1 that identifies a part: of the…

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October–November 2023, Paper 11

Question 9 · 1 mark

One response to a frightening situation is an increase in heart rate caused by the release of adrenaline. Which statement about adrenaline is correct? A It is an enzyme produced…

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October–November 2023, Paper 21

Question 9 · 1 mark

During an experiment, auxin is applied to one side of a shoot just behind the tip. What will this stimulate? A decreased cell elongation in all cells B decreased cell elongation…

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