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Level 1 Human Biology, 2006
90177 Describe maintenance of normal body functioning
Credits: Two
9.30 am Wednesday 22 November 2006
Check that the National Student Number (NSN) on your admission slip is the same as the number at the
top of this page.
You should answer ALL the questions in this booklet.
If you need more space for any answer, use the page(s) provided at the back of this booklet and clearly
number the question.
Check that this booklet has pages 2–7 in the correct order and that none of these pages is blank.
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Describe maintenance of normal
body functioning.
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Achievement
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Explain maintenance of normal
body functioning.
Achievement
with Excellence
Discuss maintenance of normal
body functioning.
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You are advised to spend 30 minutes answering the questions in this booklet.
Question One
The pituitary gland is often called the ‘master gland’ of the endocrine system.
(a)
Name TWO hormones produced by the pituitary gland.
(1)
(2)
(b)Explain how the pituitary gland works as a ‘master gland’. Support your answer with an
example.
(c)
(i)
Name the gland that produces adrenalin.
(ii) Describe where the named gland in (c) (i) is found in the body.
(d) (i)
Describe TWO effects the release of the hormone adrenalin has on the body.
(1)
(2)
(ii) Explain how ONE of these effects prepares the body for an emergency.
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Question Two
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When a person exercises vigorously their face can become red or ‘flushed’, and their skin becomes
covered with sweat in order to cool the body.
(a)
Describe the effect on the body of prolonged or excessive sweating.
(b) Explain why the face becomes ‘flushed’ when exercising.
(c)Discuss how the body helps to restore normal water balance after vigorous exercise. Include a
flow diagram (in the space on page 5) to support your answer.
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Note that Question Three
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Question Three
(a)
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Describe ONE short-term effect of alcohol on the body.
(b)Discuss how the long-term use of EITHER alcohol OR tobacco may influence the body’s
ability to maintain its normal functioning.
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