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CARIBBEAN EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL

CARIBBEAN SECONDARY EDUCATION CERTIFICATE!
EXAMINATION

HUIVIAN AND SOCIAL BIOLOGY

Paper 02 - General Proficiency

2 hours

READ THB FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.

I . This paper consists of SIX questions in TWO sections.

2. Answer ALL questions.

3. Do NOT write in the mareins.

4. Write your answers in the spaces provided in this booklet.

5. Each question is worth l5 marks.

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include the question part beside the answer.

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bloodstream?

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(i i) Generally, animal products contain saturated fats and plant products contain
unsaturated fats. Why would a slice of avocado be a better source of fatty acids
than Cameron's slice of pizza?

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(iii) The structure of the small intestine allows for maximum nutrient absorption after
Cameron's snack is digested. Identify the TWO structures on the walls of the
small intestine and suggest how these structures facilitate maximum absorption.

Structures

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The nervous system and the endocrine system control the activities of the human body.

(a) State TWO activities that are controlled by the hypothalamus in the brain.

(2 marks)

(b) Glucagon and insulin are two hormones secreted by the pancreas which are responsible
for regulating the glucose levels in the blood.

Complete Table 2 by writing the correct information at (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv).

TABLB 2: ACTIVITIES OF GLUCAGON AND INSULIN

Hormone Secreted when Action of Hormone

(D (ii) Converts glycogen to glucose.

(iii) Blood sugar is high. (iv)

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(c) A virus destroys Vonrick's pituitary gland, and his urine cannot become concentrated.

(i) Identify the hormone produced by the pituitary gland that is most likely no longer
being secreted, and suggest TWO effects this would have on Vonrick's body.

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Figure 3. Section through a human eye

(i) State the function of the parts labelled A, B and C in Figure 3.

Function ofA

Function of B

Function of C

(3 marks)

(i i) Shaka is concerned about glaucoma. Explain to Shaka what occurs in the eye to
result in glaucoma.

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involuntary actions.

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SECTION B

AnswerALL questions in this section.

(a) Drugs are chemicals which change the way the body functions. Some are used for medicinal
purposes while others are used as a means to escape from reality.

(i) Name TWO drugs that are used as medicines and ONE that is used to provide an
escape from reality.

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(3 marks)

(ii) Describe THREE social effects of the continued abuse or misuse of drugs.

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(b) There are a number of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) associated with smoking.

(i) Discuss how smoking most likely contributes to lung cancer and stroke.

(6 marks)

(ii) Suggest THREE reasons why cigarette smoking has become very prevalent among
teenagers.

(3 marks)

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our population size has increased, our demand for water and our contamination of it have
reduced the amount of available usefulwater.

(i) Discuss TWO effects of contaminated water on human health and the environment.

(6 marks)

(ii) Human activities are contaminating not only water resources but also the air.
Suggest THREE ways in which humans could reduce air pollution.

(3 marks)

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