1. Celiac disease causes the destruction of the villi cells.

Which of the following is most likely to

happen to people with celiac disease?

A. Incomplete digestion of fats

B. Poor absorption of calcium

C. Increased levels of glucose in blood

D. Damage in the esophagus caused by increase in acid content of the stomach

(Total 1 mark)

2. Is the blood in the aorta, left ventricle and pulmonary artery oxygenated or deoxygenated?

Aorta Left ventricle Pulmonary artery

A. oxygenated deoxygenated deoxygenated
B. deoxygenated oxygenated oxygenated
C. oxygenated oxygenated deoxygenated
D. oxygenated oxygenated oxygenated
(Total 1 mark)

3. Which of the following statements about antibodies is correct?

A. Antibodies are polypeptides.

B. Antibodies are produced by the bone marrow.

C. Antibodies are pathogenic foreign substances.

D. Antibodies kill bacteria but not viruses.

(Total 1 mark)
4. What normally prevents the membranes of the alveoli from sticking together during expiration?

A. The thickness of the single-cell layer of alveoli membranes

B. The secretion of fluids in the inner surface of the alveoli

C. The pressure within the thoracic cavity

D. The dense net of capillaries covering the alveoli

(Total 1 mark)

5. Which words from the table below complete the sentence correctly?

In the pancreas, ____I____ secrete glucagon, which ____II____ blood glucose levels.

I II
A. α cells raises
B. β cells raises
C. α cells lowers
D. β cells lowers
(Total 1 mark)
6. The diagram below shows the male reproductive system.

Which are the epididymis and the seminal vesicle in the diagram?

Epididymis Seminal vesicle

A. IV I
B. III II
C. I V
D. III I
(Total 1 mark)

7. A number of different proteins are involved in nerve function. Which of the following does not
require a membrane protein?

A. Active transport of sodium

B. Diffusion of K+ into the cell

C. Diffusion of the neurotransmitter across the synapse

D. Binding of the neurotransmitter to the post-synaptic membrane

(Total 1 mark)
8. This question refers to the following diagram of the digestive system.

Which organs are associated with the transformation of glucose into glycogen?

A. 1 and 4

B. 2 and 3

C. 2 and 4

D. 1 and 3
(Total 1 mark)

9. Between which structures do sensory neurons carry nerve impulses?

A. From receptors to muscles

B. From effectors to the central nervous system (CNS)

C. From the central nervous system (CNS) to receptors

D. From receptors to the central nervous system (CNS)

(Total 1 mark)
10. Rhesus factor is an antigen present on the surface of red blood cells of Rhesus positive
individuals.
Rhesus positive (Rh+ ) is dominant to Rhesus negative (Rh– ). A mother with Rhesus negative
blood gives birth to a baby with Rhesus positive blood and there are concerns that subsequent
pregnancies will trigger an immune response.

What are the genotypes of the mother and her first baby?

Genotype of mother Genotype of first baby

A. Rh– Rh– Rh– Rh–
B. Rh– Rh– Rh+ Rh–
C. Rh– Rh– Rh+ Rh+
D. Rh+ Rh– Rh+ Rh+
(Total 1 mark)

11. Rhesus factor is an antigen present on the surface of red blood cells of Rhesus positive
individuals.
Rhesus positive (Rh+ ) is dominant to Rhesus negative (Rh– ). A mother with Rhesus negative
blood gives birth to a baby with Rhesus positive blood and there are concerns that subsequent
pregnancies will trigger an immune response.

What is a possible explanation for why subsequent pregnancies could trigger an immune
response?

A. Exposure to the Rh+ antigen in the first pregnancy triggered the development of
antibodies that could attack the blood of a future Rh+ baby.

B. Exposure to the Rh+ antigen in the first pregnancy triggered the development of specific
phagocytes that could attack the blood of a future Rh+ baby.

C. The mother has developed passive immunity to the Rh+ factor.

D. The mother’s immune system has been weakened by pregnancy.

(Total 1 mark)
12. Which vessel directly supplies the heart muscle with blood?

A. The aorta

B. The pulmonary artery

C. The coronary artery

D. The pulmonary vein

(Total 1 mark)

13. Which of the following is part of the process of cellular respiration?

A. Changes in the volume of the thoracic cavity

B. Exchange of gases across the surface of the alveoli

C. Exchange of gases across the surface of capillaries

D. Glycolysis
(Total 1 mark)

14. (a) State the missing source, optimum pH requirement, substrate and product of the human
enzymes in the table below.

Enzyme Source Optimum pH Substrate Products

Amylase Salivary gland 7

Lipase Lipids Fatty acids and glycerol

(2)
 (b) Explain the need for enzymes in digestion.

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(2)

(c) Draw a labelled diagram to show the interconnections between the gall bladder, pancreas
and small intestine.

(3)
(Total 7 marks)

15. Up to two additional marks are available for the construction of your answers.
(2)

(a) Embryos that are produced by in vitro fertilization can be screened for genetic disease.
Outline the process of in vitro fertilization, including one example of a situation when it
is used.
(9)

(b) Explain, using an example, how females but not males can be carriers of some recessive
alleles.
(4)
 (c) Explain the causes and consequences of sickle-cell anemia.
(5)
(Total 20 marks)

16. Tufted ducks (Aythya fuligula) are found in lakes and lagoons throughout Europe. They eat
molluscs, insects and plants, sometimes from the surface but mostly by diving under the water.
The graph shows how the heart rate of a tufted duck changes when diving under the water.

[R Stephenson, P J Butler and A J Woakes. 1986. “Diving behaviour and heart rate in tufted ducks (Aythya
fuligula).” J Exp Biol. Vol 126. Pp 341–359.]

(a) State the length of time the tufted duck was under the water.

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(1)
(b) Outline the changes in the heart rate during the dive.

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(c) Suggest, with a reason, the type of respiration used by the tufted duck during the dive.

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(1)
When swimming on the surface, the blood supply to different parts of the body of the tufted
duck varies according to whether it is swimming at normal speed or maximum speed.

[Source: Butler, PJ, Turner, DL, Al-Wassia, A & Bevan, RM. 1988. “Regional distribution of blood flow during
swimming in the tufted duck (Aythya fuligula).” J Exp Biol. Vol 135. Pp 461–472.]

(d) Calculate the percentage increase in blood flow to the leg muscles when the tufted duck
changes from swimming at normal speed to swimming at maximum speed.

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(1)
(e) Compare the blood flow to the heart muscles with the blood flow to the flight muscles
when changing from swimming at normal speed to swimming at maximum speed.

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(f) Explain the changes in blood flow that occur when swimming at maximum speed.

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(2)

(g) Predict, with reference to both graphs, what would happen to the blood flow to the heart
muscles when the tufted duck is diving.

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(2)

(h) State the hormone that affects heart rate.

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(1)
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17. Up to two additional marks are available for the construction of your answers.
(2)

(a) Outline the cause and transmission of AIDS.

(5)

(b) Describe how phagocytic leucocytes may act as a defence against disease.
(4)

(c) Explain the principle of homeostasis with reference to the control of body temperature.
(9)
(Total 20 marks)
18. Vitamin C is an important component of a healthy diet. Because it is water-soluble it cannot be
effectively stored and excess vitamin C is released in the urine. In order to investigate the
ability of the body to retain different chemical forms of vitamin C, 17 healthy, female
university students, between the ages of 18 and 22, were placed on a low vitamin C diet (< 5
mg per day) for three days. The test subjects were divided into two groups and were given an
oral vitamin C loading of either ascorbic acid (176 mg) or dehydroascorbic acid (174 mg).
Levels of vitamin C in the urine were measured six hours before and at regular intervals over a
24 hour period following vitamin C loading. The negative value indicates time before vitamin C
loading.

[Masaru Tsujimura, Shizu Higasa, Kazuhiro Nakayama, Yoshiko Yanagisawa, Sadahiko Iwamoto and Yasuo
Kagawa. 2008. “Vitamin C activity of dehydroascorbic acid in humans — Association between changes in the blood
vitamin c concentration or urinary excretion after oral loading.” J Nutr Sci Vitaminol. Vol 54. Pp 315–320, 1 table.]

(a) State the urinary vitamin C content for each of the two study groups six hours before
vitamin C loading.

Ascorbic acid: ..............................................................................................................

Dehyrdoascorbic acid: .................................................................................................

(1)
(b) Calculate the percentage increase in urine levels of vitamin C for the ascorbic acid study
group during the first three hours after vitamin C loading.

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(1)

(c) Compare the trends in vitamin C release for the two test groups during the first twelve
hours after vitamin C loading.

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(2)

(d) Large individual differences in the urine level of ascorbic acid and dehydroascorbic acid
were recorded between test subjects after 24 hours. Suggest one possible reason for these
large individual differences.

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(1)
 (e) Scurvy is a disease that is due to vitamin C deficiency. Evaluate the importance of this
investigation for finding ways to combat vitamin C deficiency.

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(2)
(Total 7 marks)

19. (a) Body mass index (BMI) can be calculated from the mass (in kg) and height (in m) of an
individual. The status of an individual can then be determined from a scale such as the
one shown below.

BMI / kg m–2 Status

< 18.5 Underweight
18.5–24.9 Normal weight
25.0–29.9 Overweight
≥ 30.0 Obese

(i) Calculate the BMI for an individual whose mass is 74.0 kg and who has a height of
1.80 m.

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(1)

(ii) On the basis of the BMI calculated in (a)(i), identify the status of this individual.

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(1)
 (b) Outline factors that can lead to an individual becoming obese.

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(Total 5 marks)

20. (a) State two advantages of breastfeeding over bottle-feeding.

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(2)

(b) State one symptom of type II diabetes.

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(1)
 (c) Explain the dietary advice that should be given to a patient who has developed type II
diabetes.

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(Total 6 marks)

21. Physiological data were collected for a sample of 12 obese subjects across a range of exercise
machines. The average age of the subjects was 47 years and the average mass was 101.6 kg.
The subjects completed 15-minute trials on each machine at a self-selected, moderate intensity.
Mean values and, in some cases, standard deviations, are shown for the collected data.

Weight-bearing machines Non weight-bearing machines

Variable Stationary
Treadmill Body Trec Airdyne
Cycle

VO2 / cm3 kg–1 min–1 13.5 16.4 10.8 12.5

Heart rate / bpm 110 128 109 118

O2supply / cm3 beat–1 12.3 12.9 10.1 10.9

Ventilation rate / dm3 min–1 30.8 ± 8 39.7 ± 10 29.7 ± 14 31.2 ± 9

Energy expenditure / kJ min–1 27.5 ± 8.8 33.4 ± 8.4 22.2 ± 8.6 26.3 ± 8.4
Blood lactate / mM 2.82 ± 1.33 3.97 ± 1.77 3.35 ± 1.19 3.67 ± 1.63

[Jong-Kyung Kim, Hosung Nho and Mitchell H Whaley. 2008. “Inter-modal comparisons of acute energy expenditure
during perceptually based exercise in obese adults.” J Nutr Sci Vitaminol. Vol 54. Pp 39–45.]
(a) Calculate the average O2 supply in cm3 beat–1 for the weight-bearing machines.

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(1)

(b) Suggest one reason for the higher VO2 recorded for weight-bearing machines, compared
to non weight-bearing machines.

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(1)

(c) Analyse the energy expenditure for the four exercise machines.

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(2)

(d) Based on these data, discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the body trec for obese
subjects undergoing moderate exercise.

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(3)
(Total 7 marks)
22. The term fitness can be defined as “the physical condition of the body that allows it to perform
exercise of a particular type”. Becoming fit requires training a range of muscles and improving
the performance of the cardiovascular and pulmonary systems.

(a) State two changes in the performance of the cardiovascular system that could occur after
a training programme.

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(2)

(b) Intense exercise during training can lead to a condition called oxygen debt. Outline how
oxygen debt is repaid.

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(2)

(c) Warming up and down routines are often used by athletes as a way of avoiding injuries
during training. Outline the importance of warm-up exercises for avoiding injuries.

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(Total 6 marks)
23. (a) Draw a labelled diagram of a sarcomere.

(3)

(b) Explain the role of calcium ions in muscle contraction.

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(Total 5 marks)
24. In Australia, a study was undertaken among women to determine the vitamin D levels in their
blood. Levels of vitamin D were categorized as sufficient, insufficient and deficient to
determine how prevalent each category was. Three locations at three different latitudes and four
different seasons were used. A data summary is shown in the graphs below.

[Source: Van der Mei, IA, Ponsonby, A-L, Engelsen, O, Pasco, JA, McGrath, JJ et al. 2007. “The high prevalence of
vitamin D insufficiency across Australian populations is only partly explained by season and latitude.” Environ
Health Perspect. Vol 115, issue 8. DOI:10.1289/ehp.9937.]
(a) (i) Identify the season when the women are least likely to suffer from vitamin D
deficiency.

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(1)

(ii) Using the data from all four seasons, identify the two locations where the patterns
of vitamin D are most similar.

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(1)

(iii) Determine what percentage of women in Geelong have insufficient vitamin D

levels in winter.

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(1)

(b) Compare the deficiency levels of vitamin D at all three locations.

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 (c) Location and season were found to account for only a small part of the deficiencies.
Suggest, with reasons, how the behaviours of different people could influence the levels
of vitamin D in their blood.

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(2)
(Total 8 marks)

25. (a) Distinguish between the energy content per 100 g of fat, protein and carbohydrate.

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(1)

(b) Outline consequences of protein deficiency malnutrition.

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 (c) Discuss ethical issues concerning the eating of animals and animal products.

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(4)
(Total 7 marks)

26. Describe the causes, consequences and diagnosis of phenylketonuria (PKU).

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27. Backflow is the return of blood to the heart. In legs, backflow is enhanced by the pumping
action of leg muscles during movement. When this does not occur efficiently, serious health
problems can arise. The backflow speed of 40 patients was measured during the application of
different therapy methods. The lying position is the control.

[Source: Adapted from postdoctoral thesis of Erich Meyer, Medical Faculty of the University of Erlangen-Nürnberg.]

(a) (i) State which activity reduces backflow speed in relation to the control.

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(1)

(ii) Suggest a reason why backflow speed is reduced by the activity stated in (a)(i).

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(1)

(b) Determine the difference in backflow speed between the lying position and pedal
exercise.

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 (c) Discuss the benefits of exercising to promote high backflow speed.

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(Total 6 marks)

28. (a) (i) Define the term fitness.

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(1)

(ii) Outline measures of fitness.

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 (b) Explain the effects of training on heart rate and stroke volume during exercise.

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(3)
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29. What will be happening in a person after eight hours of sleep?

A. β cells in the pancreas will be producing insulin.

B. Glucose will be converted into glucagon.

C. α cells in the pancreas will be producing glucagon.

D. Glycogen is being produced and stored in the liver and muscle cells.
(Total 1 mark)
30. The diagram below shows the male reproductive system.

Which are the epididymis and the seminal vesicle in the diagram?

Epididymis Seminal vesicle

A. IV I
B. III II
C. I V
D. III I
(Total 1 mark)
31. Which is the sequence of events in muscle contraction?

I. Use of ATP

II. Formation of cross bridges

III. Release of calcium ions from the sarcoplasmic reticulum

IV. Actin filament moves towards the centre of the sarcomere

A. I → II → III → IV

B. III → II → IV → I

C. IV → I → II → III

D. II → IV → I → III
(Total 1 mark)
32. The diagram below shows a longitudinal section through a kidney. What is the structure
labelled Z and what is its function?

Structure Z Function
A. cortex osmoregulation
B. medulla ultrafiltration
C. cortex ultrafiltration
D. pelvis osmoregulation
(Total 1 mark)

33. During urine production, what happens if the water content of the blood is too low?

A. Membrane channels are produced in the cells of the collecting duct.

B. The pituitary gland stops secreting ADH.

C. The collecting duct becomes less permeable to water.

D. Large volumes of dilute urine are formed.

(Total 1 mark)
34. A process occurs in which the inside of a neuron develops a net positive charge compared with
the outside. What is the name of this process?

A. Resting potential

B. Repolarization

C. Depolarization

D. Hyperpolarization
(Total 1 mark)

35. Which of these statements about the human placenta is incorrect?

A. The placenta is the site of nutrient and gas exchange between the mother and fetus.

B. The placenta produces hormones, such as estrogen.

C. The placenta begins to develop after implantation of the blastocyst.

D. The mother’s blood and the baby’s blood mix in the placenta.
(Total 1 mark)

36. Which of the following is transported by the blood?

A. Gametes

B. Glycogen

C. Heat

D. Starch
(Total 1 mark)
37. The umbilical artery carries blood from the fetus to the placenta and the umbilical vein carries
blood from the placenta to the fetus. How does the composition of the blood in the umbilical
artery and the umbilical vein differ?

A. Blood in the umbilical artery contains less glucose than blood in the umbilical vein.

B. Blood in the umbilical artery contains less carbon dioxide than blood in the umbilical
vein.

C. Blood in the umbilical vein contains less oxygen than blood in the umbilical artery.

D. Blood in the umbilical vein contains more urea than blood in the umbilical artery.
(Total 1 mark)

38. What happens when ATP binds to myosin heads during muscle contraction?

A. Calcium ions are released from the sarcoplasmic reticulum.

B. Calcium ions are taken up by the sarcoplasmic reticulum.

C. Cross-bridges between myosin heads and actin filaments are broken.

D. Myosin heads form cross-bridges with actin filaments.

(Total 1 mark)

39. A blood clot forms around a fibrous network of protein. What is the protein?

A. Fibrinogen

B. Fibrin

C. Thrombin

D. Thrombokinase
(Total 1 mark)
40. What is a difference between human sperm and human egg cells?

A. Sperm have more chromosomes.

B. Sperm have a larger surface area to volume ratio.

C. Eggs have an acrosome.

D. The division of the cytoplasm in sperm production is uneven.

(Total 1 mark)

41. Up to two additional marks are available for the construction of your answers.
(2)

(a) During a period of physical exercise, the rate of urine production falls, but the ventilation
rate and the body temperature rise. Explain the mechanisms that are used to cool the
body when it is overheated.
(5)

(b) Explain how the collecting ducts can alter the volume of urine produced by the kidney.
(5)

(c) Describe the structure of the ventilation system, including the alveoli.
(8)
(Total 20 marks)

42. Up to two additional marks are available for the construction of your answers.
(2)

(a) Gametes are produced in humans by spermatogenesis and oogenesis. Compare

spermatogenesis and oogenesis.
(5)

(b) Explain the processes that result in genetic variation in the sperm produced by an adult
male.
(5)
 (c) Outline the process of in vitro fertilization (IVF).
(8)
(Total 20 marks)

43. (a) Define the term excretion.

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(b) Explain the process of ultrafiltration.

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 (c) The diagram below shows part of the human kidney. The arrow shows the direction of
blood flow.

Compare the composition of the fluids found in the regions labelled I and II by giving
one difference and one similarity.

Difference: ...................................................................................................................

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Similarity: ....................................................................................................................

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(2)
(Total 5 marks)

44. Up to two additional marks are available for the construction of your answers.
(2)

(a) Outline the role of the skin in temperature regulation.

(5)

(b) Outline the role of hormones in the process of birth in humans.

(4)
(c) Explain the principles of vaccination.
(9)
(Total 20 marks)
45. Helicobacter pylori infection is a cause of stomach ulcers. It affects SLC26A9, which is a
membrane protein present in the epithelial lining of the stomach. SLC26A9 takes part in the
reversible transport of chloride and hydrogen carbonate ions into and out of the epithelial cells
in order to raise the pH at the membrane to neutral levels. Entry of chloride ions into epithelial
cells and removal of hydrogen carbonate ions both cause extracellular pH to increase.

To assess the function of SLC26A9, this process was reversed by artificially raising the
external pH. The rate of change of extracellular pH was measured with normal epithelial cells
and with modified cells with extra SLC26A9. The tests were also performed in the presence of
DIDS, an inhibitor of SLC26A9.

[Reproduced with permission of the American Physiological Society from American Journal of Physiology. J Xu et
al. 2005. Cell Physiology. Vol 289. Pp 493–505.]
(a) Calculate the difference in the rate of decrease of pH between the control cells and the
modified cells without DIDS.

..................................... pH min–1
(1)

(b) State the effect of DIDS on the rate of decrease of the extracellular pH.

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(1)

(c) Scientists hypothesized that Helicobacter pylori alters the ability to maintain neutral pH
at the epithelial cell surface by inhibition of SLC26A9. Evaluate this hypothesis.

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(2)

(d) In further experiments, scientists observed that the levels of mRNA of SLC26A9
increased in epithelial cells when infected by Helicobacter pylori. Suggest a possible
explanation for this increase.

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 (e) Predict, with a reason, the effect of DIDS on stomach pH if given to an experimental
subject.

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46. (a) Outline how coronary thrombosis can be caused.

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(b) The oxygen dissociation curve is a graph that shows the percentage saturation of
hemoglobin at various partial pressures of oxygen. Curve A shows the dissociation at a
pH of 7 and curve B shows the dissociation at a different pH.

[Used with Permission. From: Basic Skills in Interpreting Laboratory Data, Fourth Edition. Copyright 2009,
American Society of Health-System Pharmacists.]

(i) State the possible cause of the curve shifting from A to B.

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(1)

(ii) On the graph, draw the curve for myoglobin.

(2)
(c) Describe the breakdown of hemoglobin in the liver.

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47. Explain the control of ADH secretion.

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48. Neutrophils are a primary defence against bacterial and fungal infection. This defence involves
both phagocytosis and hydrogen peroxide production. If there is an excess production of
hydrogen peroxide, tissue damage may occur.

In hospitals, intravenous feeding of patients is often necessary and lipids form an essential part
of the solutions used. A study was undertaken to measure the impact of two different types of
lipid solutions on the activity of neutrophils in blood samples and on their production of
hydrogen peroxide. The two lipid solutions were tested at two different concentrations,
0.06 mg cm–3 (Graph A) and 0.6 mg cm–3 (Graph B). The control has no lipid solutions.

[Source: Björn Jüttner, Janina Kröplin, Sina M Coldewey, Lars Witt, Wilhelm A Osthaus, Christian Weilbach, Dirk
Scheinichen. 2008. “Unsaturated long-chain fatty acids induce the respiratory burst of human neutrophils and
monocytes in whole blood.” Nutrition & Metabolism. Vol 5. P 19. © 2008 Jüttner et al; licensee BioMed Central
Ltd]

(a) Identify the maximum percentage value of neutrophils producing hydrogen peroxide for
the LCT-MCT solution at 0.06 mg cm–3.

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(1)
(b) Compare the effects of the two different lipid solutions at the two different
concentrations on the percentage of neutrophils producing hydrogen peroxide.

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(3)

(c) Suggest why the addition of an increasing concentration of lipid into a hydrophilic
medium, such as the intravenous feeding solution, may be a problem.

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(1)

(d) Evaluate the data in terms of decisions for the intravenous feeding of patients.

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49. (a) List the locations of chemosensors that detect changes in CO2 concentrations in the
blood.

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(2)

(b) State the name of the enzyme in red blood cells that converts CO2 to a more soluble
form.

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(1)

(c) Explain the oxygen dissociation curve of myoglobin.

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50. Outline the roles of gastric acid and Helicobacter pylori in the development of stomach ulcers
and stomach cancers.

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51. Which of the following is correct for lipase?

Substrate Source pH optimum

A. triglycerides pancreas pH = 8
B. fatty acids small intestine pH = 7
C. triglycerides small intestine pH = 9
D. fatty acids pancreas pH = 9
(Total 1 mark)
52. What processes occur during assimilation and absorption of lipids?

Assimilation Absorption
A. lipids are broken down by lipids are egested
enzymes
B. lipids are incorporated into new lipids pass into the lacteal
membranes
C. lipids pass into the lacteal lipids are incorporated into new
membranes
D. lipids are egested lipids are broken down by
enzymes
(Total 1 mark)
53. The diagram below shows the human heart. What structures are indicated by the labels X, Y
and Z?

[Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Heart_diagram-en.svg. Image by ZooFari]

X Y Z
A. left atrium aorta semi-lunar valve
B. left atrium aorta atrio-ventricular valve
C. right atrium pulmonary artery atrio-ventricular valve
D. right atrium pulmonary artery semi-lunar valve
(Total 1 mark)
54. What are two effects of HIV on the immune system?

A. Reduction in antibody production and increase in active lymphocytes

B. Increase in antibody production and decrease in red blood cells

C. Reduction in antibody production and decrease in active lymphocytes

D. Increase in antibody production and increase in red blood cells

(Total 1 mark)

55. What is the function of the structure labelled X?

[From: www.medical-look.com/human_anatomy/organs/Lungs.html]

A. Gas exchange

B. Ventilation

C. Respiration

D. Inspiration
(Total 1 mark)
56. What are causes of type I and type II diabetes?

Type I Type II
A. autoimmune disease leading to decreased responsiveness of the
reduced insulin secretion body to insulin
B. decreased responsiveness of the body autoimmune disease leading to
to insulin reduced insulin secretion
C. increased responsiveness of the body autoimmune disease leading to
to insulin increased insulin secretion
D. autoimmune disease leading to increased responsiveness of the body
increased insulin secretion to insulin
(Total 1 mark)
57. In the diagram of synaptic transmission below, what is indicated by the letters X and Y?

[Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Synapse_Illustration2_tweaked.svg. Image by Nrets.]

X Y
A. neurotransmitter enters synaptic knob Ca2+ ions
B. Ca2+ ions diffuse into the synaptic knob neurotransmitter
C. K+ ions diffuse into the synaptic knob neurotransmitter
D. Na+ ions diffuse into the synaptic knob Ca2+ ions
(Total 1 mark)
58. Which of the following is/are a role of testosterone in males?

I. Pre-natal development of male genitalia

II. Maintenance of sex drive
III. Increase in mental development

A. II only

B. I and II only

C. II and III only

D. I, II and III
(Total 1 mark)

59. The graph below shows the levels of hormones during the menstrual cycle.
 (a) Identify hormones I and II.

I: ..................................................................................................................................

II: .................................................................................................................................
(2)

(b) Outline the roles of FSH in the menstrual cycle.

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(2)

(c) FSH is secreted by the pituitary gland. During pregnancy, FSH secretion is inhibited.
Suggest how FSH secretion could be inhibited during pregnancy.

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(1)
(Total 5 marks)

60. Up to two additional marks are available for the construction of your answers.
(2)

(a) The pumping of blood is a vital process. Explain the roles of the atria and ventricles in
the pumping of blood.
(4)

(b) Explain how the structure of an artery allows it to carry out its function efficiently.
(5)

(c) Describe the inheritance of ABO blood groups.

(9)
(Total 20 marks)
61. Up to two additional marks are available for the construction of your answers.
(2)

(a) Plants are a diverse group of eukaryotic organisms. Describe the different characteristics
of the bryophyta, filicinophyta, coniferophyta and angiospermophyta.
(9)

(b) Plants store carbohydrate in the form of starch. Explain the reasons for starch being
digested by the human digestive system.
(4)

(c) Compare the structure of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.

(5)
(Total 20 marks)
62. Male Lepidoptera (butterflies and moths) commonly drink from pools of water or from moist
soil. This behaviour, called puddling, was investigated in an undisturbed area where male tiger
swallowtails, Papilio glaucus, had been seen puddling.

Four successive sets of experiments were performed under similar conditions of temperature
and humidity. In each set, equal samples of sand were spread out evenly on trays and then
treated differently. Except for one dry sample (in the first set), all others were saturated with a
different liquid. Results of the observations are given in the table below.

[Source: adapted from K Arms et al., “Sodium: Stimulus for Puddling Behaviour by Tiger Swallowtail Butterflies,
Papilio glaucus” (1974) Science, 185: 5 (5 July–27 Sept) #4148, pp. 372–374. Reprinted with permission from
AAAS]

(a) Identify the dissolved element always present in the three samples with most puddling
time.

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(1)
(b) Discuss the relationship between sampling visits (V) and puddling time (T) in
experiments 1, 2 and 3.

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(c) Analyse the results for experiment 4.

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Study of the male moth Gluphisia septentrionis revealed that their puddling behaviour can last
for hours. Though drinking results in the uptake of hundreds of gut-loads of fluid, this fluid
becomes rapidly expelled from the digestive system through frequent anal ejections. In this
experiment, the ion concentration change was calculated by subtracting ions ejected from ions
taken in. The following data was collected from males drinking laboratory solutions and from
natural puddles.

[Source: adapted from SR Smedley and T Eisner “Sodium Uptake by Puddling in a Moth” (1995) Science, 270 (15
Dec) #5243, pp. 1816–1818. Reprinted with permission from AAAS]

(d) (i) Identify which ion the moths are retaining in their body from the laboratory
solutions.

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(1)
 (ii) Compare the gain and loss of ions in the male moths which have drunk from
laboratory solutions with the changes in those that have drunk from natural
puddles.

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(3)

The diagram below shows the digestive system anatomy of the male and female moth.

[Source: adapted from SR Smedley and T Eisner “Sodium Uptake by Puddling in a Moth” (1995) Science, 270 (15
Dec) #5243, pp. 1816–1818. Reprinted with permission from AAAS]
 (e) Using the diagram above, evaluate the hypothesis that male moths are better adapted than
female moths to benefit from puddling behaviour.

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(f) Suggest one reason for puddling behaviour in male Lepidoptera.

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(Total 12 marks)

63. (a) State a word equation for anaerobic cell respiration in humans.

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(1)

(b) Describe the need for a ventilation system in humans.

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(2)
 (c) Sketch the hormone changes between days 13 and 28 on the graphs below for a woman
in her normal menstrual cycle.

[Source: adapted from www.mivf.com.au/ivf/infertility/images/cyclediagram.GIF]

(2)
(Total 5 marks)

64. Up to two additional marks are available for the construction of your answers.
(2)

(a) Compare simple diffusion with facilitated diffusion as mechanisms to transport solutes
across membranes.
(5)

(b) Describe the process of endocytosis.

(5)

(c) Explain how an impulse passes along the membrane of a neuron.

(8)
(Total 20 marks)
65. A study was made to look at the effect of breastfeeding on infant health. The infants studied
were all healthy at birth. They were classified as never breastfed, partially breastfed or only
breastfed, based on their feeding status in the first three months of life. The frequency of health
care use was assessed for each of these groups, for three illnesses (lower respiratory infection,
middle ear infection and gastroenteritis).

The table below indicates the frequency of initial and follow-up visits to the doctor,
prescription of medication and hospitalizations during the first year of life. Follow-up visits and
medication were seldom needed for gastroenteritis.

Mean frequency of healthcare use per child in the

first year of life
Never Partially Only
breastfed breastfed breastfed
Lower respiratory infection
Mean number of visits to doctor 0.46 0.44 0.40
Follow-up visits 0.07 0.01 0.02
Medications 0.27 0.21 0.19
Hospitalization 0.02 0.02 0.01
Middle ear infection
Mean number of visits to doctor 2.04 1.88 1.51
Follow-up visits 1.02 1.44 0.76
Medications 2.04 1.88 1.51
Gastroenteritis
Mean number of visits to doctor 1.50 0.94 0.45
Hospitalizations 0.11 0.11 0.04

[Source: Thomas M Ball, Anne L Wright. Apr 1, 1999. “Health care costs of formula-feeding in the first year of life”.
Pediatrics. Vol 103. Pp 870–876. Copyright © 1999, American Academy of Pediatrics. Reproduced with
permission.]

(a) Using the data, identify the illness

(i) that causes the greatest healthcare use in the first year of life.

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(1)

(ii) for which breastfeeding causes the greatest reduction in visits to the doctor.

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(1)

(b) Compare the health effects of only breastfeeding with partial breastfeeding, using the
data in the table.

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(2)

(c) Suggest how the composition of breast milk and artificial milk may have contributed to
these results.

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(2)
(Total 6 marks)

66. (a) State the energy content of 100 g of carbohydrate, fat and protein.

Carbohydrate: ..............................................................................................................

Fat: ...............................................................................................................................

Protein: .........................................................................................................................
(1)
 (b) Explain the possible health consequences of diets rich in fats.

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(3)

(c) Outline the consequences of protein deficiency malnutrition.

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(2)
(Total 6 marks)

67. (a) List two dietary sources of vitamin D.

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(1)
 (b) Discuss exposure to sunlight as a source of vitamin D.

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(3)
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68. Outline the concept of food miles.

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69. A study was carried out to assess the effects of high-intensity interval training on heart rate.
Twenty subjects were randomly assigned to two groups: training and control. They underwent a
test in which the exercise became harder and harder until they reached the point of exhaustion
(progressive incremental test). The training group then performed nine sessions of high
intensity interval training on a cycle ergometer during three weeks (1 minute at 130% of
maximal aerobic work rate with 1 minute rest intervals until they felt they were at the point of
exhaustion).The control group did not do any training. Both groups then repeated the
progressive incremental test.

The graphs below show the mean heart rate curves during progressive incremental tests before
and after training.

[Source: Franchetti, L et al. 2007. “Effects of high-intensity interval training on heart rate variability during
exercise”. Journal of Exercise Physiology-online. Vol 10, issue 4. Reproduced with permission.]

(a) State three factors that would have to be considered when selecting the subjects used in
this study.

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(1)
(b) Describe the relationship between workload and heart rate shown by the graphs.

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(2)

(c) (i) Calculate the change in mean heart rate at a workload of 90 W in the training
group before and after three weeks of training.

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(1)

(ii) Deduce the effect of training on heart rate.

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(2)
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70. (a) The diagram below shows an elbow joint.

(i) On the diagram, label a pair of antagonistic muscles.

(1)

(ii) State the function of the structure labelled A.

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(1)
 (b) Explain the role of ATP in the contraction of skeletal muscle.

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71. (a) Define tidal volume.

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(1)

(b) Outline the effects of training on the pulmonary system.

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72. Discuss the need for warm-up routines.

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73. Body mass index (BMI) is an important indicator of health. The relationship between a high
BMI and percentage risk of developing type II diabetes was studied and the following data
presented.

[Source: Colditz, G et al. 1995. Annals of Internal Medicine. Vol 122. P 481.]
(a) Describe the effect of increased BMI on the risk of developing type II diabetes.

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(2)

(b) Identify the risk of developing type II diabetes in men with a BMI of 33 kg m–2.

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(1)

(c) Determine, by indicating on the graph, the range of age-adjusted relative risk for women
who are overweight but not obese.
(1)

(d) Explain the dietary advice that should be given to a patient who has developed type II
diabetes.

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74. (a) Distinguish between the composition of human milk and artificial milk for bottle-feeding
babies.

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(2)

(b) State a main dietary source of carbohydrates in two named ethnic groups.

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(2)

(c) Explain possible health consequences of diets rich in fats.

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(3)
(Total 7 marks)

75. (a) State a source of vitamin D in a human diet.

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(1)
 (b) Discuss exposure to sunlight as a source of vitamin D.

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(2)
(Total 3 marks)

76. The VO2 max was studied for a person exercising on a treadmill. Data was collected for 13
minutes of progressively faster and steeper running until a peak VO2 was reached.

VO2 per kg / Heart rate / Ventilation rate /

Time / mins
ml min kg –1 –1
beats min–1 breaths min–1
00:47 27.4 126 26.0
02:17 36.6 134 26.0
03:47 40.9 140 26.5
05:17 45.6 149 32.2
06:46 49.2 153 31.1
08:17 53.1 162 34.0
09:47 57.2 167 37.1
11:17 59.2 172 38.4
12:47 62.4 176 41.8
13:17 63.2 177 42.9

[Source: adapted from raw data obtained from sports exhibition at Toronto Science Centre (1989)]

(a) State the maximum VO2 per kg for this subject.

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(1)
 (b) Determine which has had a greater percentage increase, ventilation rate or heart rate,
during the duration of the exercise. Show your working.

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(c) The subject weighed 70.0 kg at the time of this exercise. Calculate the VO2 max.

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(d) Evaluate the limitations of the data provided by this research.

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77. (a) (i) Define stroke volume.

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 (ii) Define cardiac output.

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(1)

(b) As fitness increases, a person’s heart rate drops. Suggest a reason for this phenomenon.

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(c) Describe distribution of blood flow at rest and during exercise.

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78. (a) State two methods of ATP production used by muscles during intense exercise.

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 (b) Discuss the ethics of using performance-enhancing substances.

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79. What prevents antibiotics from being effective against viruses?

A. Viruses have a high rate of mutation.

B. Viruses have no RNA.

C. Viruses have no metabolism.

D. Viruses have a protein shell that protects them.

(Total 1 mark)

80. Which muscles contract to cause air to pass into the lungs through the trachea?

A. Internal intercostal muscles and diaphragm

B. Internal intercostal muscles and abdomen wall muscles

C. External intercostal muscles and diaphragm

D. External intercostal muscles and abdomen wall muscles

(Total 1 mark)
81. The diagram below shows the changes in membrane potential during an action potential.
What occurs at the stages labelled 1 and 2?

1 2

A. Na+ ions diffuse in; K+ ions diffuse out;

inside becomes more positive inside becomes more negative

B. K+ ions diffuse out; Na+ ions diffuse in;

inside becomes more negative inside becomes more positive

C. Na+ ions diffuse out; K+ ions diffuse out;

inside becomes more negative inside becomes more positive

D. Na+ ions diffuse in; K+ ions diffuse in;

inside becomes more positive inside becomes more negative
(Total 1 mark)
82. What are the roles of testosterone in males?

A. Stimulation of FSH production and growth in puberty

B. Pre-natal development of genitalia and development of secondary sexual characteristics

C. Development of genitalia and pre-natal secondary sexual characteristics

D. Stimulation of FSH production and pre-natal development of secondary sexual

characteristics
(Total 1 mark)

83. What occurs during the blood clotting process?

A. Prothrombin is converted into thrombin which acts on fibrinogen.

B. Prothrombin is converted into thrombin which acts on fibrin.

C. Fibrinogen is converted into fibrin which acts on prothrombin.

D. Fibrinogen is converted into fibrin which acts on thrombin.

(Total 1 mark)
84. What is indicated by the letters X, Y and Z?

X Y Z
A. sarcomere myosin filaments actin filaments
B. sarcomere actin filaments myosin filaments
C. dark band myosin filaments actin filaments
D. dark band actin filaments myosin filaments
(Total 1 mark)
85. The diagram below shows some stages in the production of monoclonal antibodies. What are
stages X, Y and Z?

[Used with the permission of Access Excellence @ the National Health Museum]

X Y Z
A. injection of antibody isolation of B-cell fusion between B-cell and tumour cell
resulting in plasma cell
B. injection of antibody isolation of T-cell fusion between T-cell and tumour cell
resulting in plasma cell
C. injection of antigen isolation of T-cell fusion between T-cell and tumour cell
resulting in hybridoma cell
D. injection of antigen isolation of B-cell fusion between B-cell and tumour cell
resulting in hybridoma cell
(Total 1 mark)
86. In the diagram of the nephron below, what structures are indicated by the letters Y and Z?

[Source: adapted from http://ex.susd.org/sjones/SGHL12007 files/image005.jpg]

Y Z
A. glomerulus collecting duct
B. Bowman’s capsule collecting duct
C. Bowman’s capsule distal convoluted tubule
D. glomerulus distal convoluted tubule
(Total 1 mark)
87. What are the roles of the following structures in the production of semen?

Epididymis Seminal vesicle Prostate gland

A. production of a fluid production of fructose maturation of sperm
containing alkaline
minerals
B. maturation of sperm production of a fluid production of fructose
containing citric acid
C. maturation of sperm production of fructose production of a fluid
containing alkaline
minerals
D. production of a fluid maturation of sperm production of fructose
containing alkaline
minerals
(Total 1 mark)

88. What is the role of HCG in early pregnancy?

A. It prevents the degeneration of the corpus luteum.

B. It initiates the development of the uterus lining.

C. It inhibits the production of estrogen.

D. It stimulates the degeneration of the corpus luteum.

(Total 1 mark)

89. What is a role of the pacemaker or sinoatrial node (SAN)?

A. To initiate contraction of the ventricle

B. To pass the excitation through Purkinje fibres

C. To originate excitation in myogenic muscle

D. To cause the relaxation of the atria

(Total 1 mark)
90. The diagram below shows water in the human body.

Where in the digestive system is the largest volume of water absorbed from?

A. Colon

B. Pancreas

C. Small intestine

D. Liver
(Total 1 mark)
91. How can active immunity be acquired?

A. By having the disease

B. Injection of antibodies

C. Through colostrum

D. Via placenta
(Total 1 mark)

92. What are fused in the production of monoclonal antibodies?

A. Tumour cells and T-cells

B. Tumour cells and B-cells

C. B-cells and T-cells

D. Antibodies and antigens

(Total 1 mark)
93. The diagram below shows the side view of the arm joint.

Which letter is pointing to the ulna?

A. W

B. X

C. Y

D. Z
(Total 1 mark)

94. Which of the following best describes what happens in the glomerulus?

A. Selective reabsorption of water and molecules by active transport

B. Ultrafiltration introduces water and other molecules into the capillaries

C. Regulation of salt balance leading to the production of urine

D. High blood pressure forces water and other molecules into the nephron
(Total 1 mark)
95. Which pair of statements best describes oogenesis and spermatogenesis?

Oogenesis Spermatogenesis
A. Four eggs are produced per Millions of sperms are produced
mitosis every 28 days per mitosis
B. Four eggs are produced per One sperm is produced per
meiosis every 28 days meiosis
C. One egg is produced per mitosis Millions of sperms are produced
every 28 days per meiosis
D. One egg is produced per Four sperms are produced per
meiosis every 28 days meiosis
(Total 1 mark)

96. Up to two additional marks are available for the construction of your answers.
(2)

(a) Blood is a liquid tissue containing glucose, urea, plasma proteins and other components.
List the other components of blood.
(5)

(b) Outline how the human body prevents blood glucose concentration from rising
excessively.
(5)

(c) Blood plasma, glomerular filtrate and urine have different concentrations of solutes, such
as glucose, protein and urea. Explain the processes occurring in the kidney that cause
differences in the concentrations of these solutes between blood plasma, glomerular
filtrate and urine.
(8)
(Total 20 marks)
97. Migrating birds must refuel along the way in order to continue flying. A field study was
conducted among four different species of migrating birds known to stop at high quality and
low quality food sites. Two techniques were used to assess food quality in the stopover sites.
Birds were captured and weighed at the two sites. Blood samples were taken from the birds to
determine nutrient levels in their blood. The two techniques were compared for their
effectiveness.

The table below shows data collected from the two sites during one season.

Site 1 Site 2
Species N N
Mean bird Mean bird
(number (number
mass / g mass / g
captured) captured)
Hermit thrush 46 29.8 28 28.3
White-throated sparrow 47 27.9 48 27.2
American robin 8 78.3 10 77.6
Magnolia warbler 30 8.4 10 8.2

[Source: adapted from C Guglielmo, et al., (2005), Physiological and Biochemical Zoology, 78(1), pages 116–125]

(a) Considering all the birds sampled, identify which species was sampled the most and
which was sampled the least.

Most: ...........................................................................................................................

Least: ...........................................................................................................................
(1)

(b) Using the data from the table, calculate the percentage difference in mean bird mass for
the hermit thrushes refueling at Site 1 compared to those refueling at Site 2.

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 A method was used to determine the average mass change in grams per hour (g h–1) during the
study. Graph A represents a summary of data collected during one season whereas Graph B
represents a summary of data collected over 17 years.

[Source: adapted from C Guglielmo, et al., (2005), Physiological and Biochemical Zoology, 78(1), pages 116–125]

(c) Compare the 17-year summary data for the hermit thrush and the magnolia warbler.

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(d) Evaluate the one season data for the hermit thrush and the American robin with regard to
average mass change per hour at Site 1.

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 Among birds, high triglyceride concentration in blood plasma indicates fat deposition whereas
high butyrate concentration in blood plasma indicates fat utilization and fasting.
The following data summarizes triglyceride levels and butyrate levels measured for the same
groups of birds.

[Source: adapted from C Guglielmo, et al., (2005), Physiological and Biochemical Zoology, 78(1), pages 116–125]

(e) Describe, using the triglyceride levels graph, the results at Site 1 and Site 2 for all of the
birds.

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 (f) Explain the differences in the triglyceride level and butyrate level for the hermit thrush at
Site 1 and Site 2.

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(g) Scientists have hypothesized that the food quality is better at Site 1 than at Site 2.
Evaluate this hypothesis using the data provided.

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(h) Suggest one advantage and one disadvantage for blood sampling rather than weighing
birds to assess food quality at stopover sites.

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98. Up to two additional marks are available for the construction of your answers.
(2)

(a) Outline the process of glycolysis.

(5)
 (b) Describe how pancreatic cells directly affect blood glucose levels.
(5)

(c) Explain why diabetes could be detected through the analysis of urine.
(8)
(Total 20 marks)

99. Up to two additional marks are available for the construction of your answers.
(2)

(a) Draw a labelled diagram of a mature sperm.

(5)

(b) Outline the formation of chiasmata during crossing over.

(5)

(c) Explain how an error in meiosis can lead to Down syndrome.

(8)
(Total 20 marks)
100. Discuss the concept of brain death and how it can be diagnosed.

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101. The human body suffers significant physiological changes at extreme altitudes. Extensive
scientific information has been obtained from medical research expeditions to Mount Everest
(8848 m above sea level). The figure below shows the relationship between the partial
pressures of oxygen (Po2) and carbon dioxide (Pco2) in the alveoli as altitude increases from
sea level (at top right) to the summit of Mt. Everest (at bottom left).

[Source: West, J B. 2006. “Human responses to extreme altitude”. Integrative and Comparative Biology. Vol 46,
issue 1. Pp 25–34. By permission of Oxford University Press.]

(a) Outline the changes in the partial pressures of carbon dioxide and oxygen as altitude
increases.

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The table below shows the data from the field study on the alveolar gas and arterial blood
values for a climber at sea level and on the summit of Mt. Everest.

Altitude / Inspired Pco2 Arterial Pco2

Arterial pH
meters / mm Hg / mm Hg
Sea level
2.50 40.0 7.40
(0)
Summit
0.83 7.5 >7.70
(8848)

[Adapted from West, J B. 2006. “Human responses to extreme altitude”. Integrative and Comparative Biology. Vol
46, issue 1. Pp 25–34. By permission of Oxford University Press.]

(b) Predict, with a reason, how the ventilation rate will change as a climber ascends from sea
level to the summit of Mt. Everest.

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(c) (i) Calculate the percentage change in the arterial partial pressure of carbon dioxide
(Pco2) at the summit compared with that at sea level.

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(ii) Suggest a reason for the low arterial partial pressure of carbon dioxide at the
summit.

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 (d) State one adaptation of people who live permanently in high altitude areas.

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102. (a) (i) Define hormones.

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(1)

(ii) State one type of hormone, giving an example.

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(b) Compare gastric juice and pancreatic juice.

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 (c) Outline the reason for one named substance found in food not being digested and
absorbed by humans.

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103. Explain the role of the SA (sinoatrial) node in the cardiac cycle.

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104. A group of non-smoking men and women were studied for the effects of environmental
contamination with cadmium, a toxic metal. A study was conducted to see the effect of
cadmium exposure on the metabolism of the liver, as measured by the activity of a cytochrome
enzyme that metabolizes drugs, and on renal tubular damage in the kidney as indicated by the
excretion of a substance, NAG.

[Source: Satarug, S et al. 2004. Environmental Health Perspectives. Vol 111, issue 15. Pp 1512–1518. Reproduced
with permission from Environmental Health Perspectives.]

(a) (i) Identify the highest hepatic cytochrome activity value in women.

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(1)

(ii) Identify the lowest renal tubular damage value in men.

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(1)
 (b) Compare the correlation between hepatic and renal functions for men and for women.

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(c) The scientists who conducted the study hypothesized that exposure to cadmium causes
toxicity in both hepatic and renal functions. Using the data, evaluate the hypothesis.

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105. (a) Distinguish between the mode of action of protein hormones and steroid hormones.

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(b) Label the indicated structures in the micrograph of exocrine gland cells below.

[Reproduced with permission of Ed Friedlander (KCUMB)]

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(c) Outline the control of the secretion of gastric juice by nerves and hormones.

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106. Explain, with the use of a diagram, the role of the Bohr shift in the supply of oxygen to
respiring heart muscle.

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107. What does the nucleus of a human lymphocyte contain?

A. Only the genes to produce a specific antigen

B. Only the genes to produce a range of antibodies

C. Only the genes that control the growth and development of a lymphocyte

D. The whole genetic information for a human

(Total 1 mark)

108. Which chamber of the heart has the thickest walls?

A. Left atrium

B. Right atrium

C. Left ventricle

D. Right ventricle
(Total 1 mark)

109. What causes air to be breathed out by the lungs?

A. The diaphragm relaxes and the ribs fall.

B. The ribs rise and the external intercostal muscles relax.

C. The internal intercostal muscles contract and the ribs rise.

D. The diaphragm contracts and internal intercostal muscles contract.

(Total 1 mark)
110. What causes the formation of a nerve impulse on the post-synaptic membrane?

A. Ca2+ binding with a receptor site

B. K+ leaking into the post-synaptic membrane

C. Neurotransmitter binding with receptor sites

D. Neurotransmitter being removed from the synapse

(Total 1 mark)

111. What is the difference between the origin of type I and type II diabetes?

Type I Type II
A. caused by an autoimmune reaction target cells fail to respond to insulin
B. occurs in adults only starts in childhood
C. too much insulin secreted too little insulin secreted
D. caused by dietary problems caused by hereditary factors
(Total 1 mark)
112. The following diagram shows the human female reproductive system as seen from the side.

[This article was published in Jones, R and Lopez, K. 2006. Human Reproductive Biology. Third Edition. Academic
Press. P. 52. Copyright Elsevier 2006.]

What are the names of the organs labelled I and II?

I II
A. uterus vagina
B. bladder ovary
C. urethra oviduct
D. clitoris cervix
(Total 1 mark)
113. The hormones progesterone and LH were measured in a woman’s blood over 40 days. When
did her menstrual bleed start?

(Total 1 mark)

114. Up to two additional marks are available for the construction of your answers.
(2)

(a) State four molecules transported by the blood.

(4)

(b) Outline the control of the heartbeat.

(6)

(c) Discuss the cause, transmission and social implications of AIDS.

(8)
(Total 20 marks)
115. Rickets, caused by a defective vitamin D receptor (VDR), can be prevented by high calcium
intake. A series of experiments were performed to test this. The results are shown in the graphs.

Graph A shows the change in blood calcium levels after calcium administration in normal mice
with and without addition of vitamin D. It also shows the change in blood calcium levels in
mutant mice, which lack the vitamin D receptor.

Graph B shows the change in blood calcium levels after calcium administration in normal mice
after being subjected to one week of low, medium and high calcium diets.

[Cromphaut et al. November 6, 2001. “Duodenal calcium absorption in vitamin D receptor–knockout mice:
Functional and molecular aspects.” PNAS. Vol 98, issue 23. Copyright (2001) National Academy of Sciences, USA.]
(a) State the change in blood calcium levels in normal mice 10 minutes after the
administration of calcium, with and without the addition of vitamin D.

With vitamin D: ..........................................................................................................

Without vitamin D: .....................................................................................................

(1)

(b) Compare the changes in blood calcium levels in normal mice and in mutant mice after
the administration of calcium.

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(c) Explain, using graph B, the changes in blood calcium levels for the mice with different
diets.

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 (d) Discuss whether the scientists were able to support their hypothesis that rickets caused
by the defective vitamin D receptor can be prevented by the intake of large amounts of
calcium.

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116. (a) (i) Outline the function of the appetite control centre in the brain.

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(ii) Outline the implications for the health of a person who has a BMI of 16 kg m–2.

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(1)
 (b) List, by completing the table below, the differences between human milk and artificial
milk when feeding babies.

Component Human milk Artificial milk

sugar lactose
protein soya protein
antibodies present
(3)
(Total 7 marks)

117. Discuss the consequences of products with high food miles.

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118. Marine biologists tested the possible adaptations in skeletal muscles to maintain aerobic
metabolism under hypoxic (low oxygen) conditions. Samples were collected from swimming
and non-swimming muscles of the following Pinnipeds: sea lions (Eumetopias jubatus), fur
seals (Callorhinus ursinus) and harbour seals (Phoca vitulina).

The sampled muscles were measured for concentration of mitochondria. The activity of
β-hydroxyacyl-CoA dehydrogenase (HAD), an enzyme used for the oxidation of fatty acids
used in respiration, was assessed at different concentrations of mitochondria.

[Source: S B Kanatous et al. 1999. “High aerobic capacities in the skeletal muscles of pinnipeds: adaptations to
diving hypoxia.” Journal of American Physiological Society. Vol 8750. Pp 1247–1256. © Am Physiol Soc, used
with permission]
(a) State the general relationship between concentration of mitochondria and the activity of
HAD.

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(1)

(b) Distinguish between the non-swimming muscles of sea lions and the non-swimming
muscles of fur seals.

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(c) Compare swimming muscles and non-swimming muscles in Pinnipeds.

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 (d) Studies of harbour seals led to the hypothesis that stores of fats (triglycerides) may play
an important role in ATP production, especially during diving. Discuss this hypothesis
using the data provided.

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119. (a) Label the parts of the following micrograph of the striated muscle.

[Coen A.C. Ottenheijm, Leo M.A. Heunks and Richard P.N. Dekhuijzen(2008) Diaphragm adaptations in
patients with COPD. _Respiratory Research_, 9(12), doi:10.1186/1465-9921-9-12. © 2008 Ottenheijm _et
al._; licensee BioMed Central Ltd.]

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 (b) Outline the effect of training on vital capacity.

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120. (a) Outline the effects of moderate-intensity exercise and high-intensity exercise on muscle
fibres and heart rate.

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(b) Evaluate the risks and benefits of using blood transfusions to improve performance in
sports.

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121. (a) Label the parts of the reflex arc shown below.

(3)

(b) Explain how decision-making is influenced by the central nervous system (CNS).

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122. What are the names of the organs labelled I and II in the diagram below?

I II
A. pancreas liver
B. small intestine large intestine
C. gall bladder pancreas
D. esophagus stomach
(Total 1 mark)

123. Where in a cell are antigens found?

A. In the nucleus

B. In the cytoplasm

C. In the plasma membrane

D. On the surface of the Golgi apparatus

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124. Which feature maintains a high concentration gradient of gases in the ventilation system?

A. Thin-walled alveoli

B. Thin-walled capillaries

C. A moist lining of the alveoli

D. Blood flowing in the capillaries

(Total 1 mark)

125. What is the correct sequence of factors involved in blood clotting?

A. platelets → clotting factors → fibrin → fibrinogen

B. clotting factors → platelets → fibrinogen → fibrin

C. platelets → clotting factors → fibrinogen → fibrin

D. clotting factors → platelets → fibrin → fibrinogen

(Total 1 mark)

126. How do vaccines give immunity to infectious diseases?

A. They kill pathogenic microbes.

B. They produce an immune response.

C. They contain antibodies against pathogens.

D. They inhibit the antigen-antibody reaction.

(Total 1 mark)
127. What are the names of the two structures labelled I and II in the arm joint diagram below?

I II
A. biceps radius
B. biceps humerus
C. triceps humerus
D. triceps ulna
(Total 1 mark)

128. What does the reabsorption of glucose in the proximal tubules of the kidney require?

A. Movement of water by osmosis out of the tubule cells

B. Facilitated diffusion of Na+ out of the tubule cells

C. Active transport of K+ into the tubule cells

D. Active transport of Na+ out of the tubule cells

(Total 1 mark)
129. What is the role of FSH in spermatogenesis?

A. It stimulates the secretion of testosterone from the Sertoli cells.

B. It inhibits the secretion of testosterone from the interstitial cells.

C. It stimulates the action of testosterone on the Sertoli cells.

D. It stimulates the secretion of LH from the pituitary cells.

(Total 1 mark)

130. What is the difference between spermatogenesis and oogenesis?

Spermatogenesis Oogenesis
A. final cells are a similar size final cells are not all the same size
B. cells produced are undifferentiated cells produced are differentiated
C. spermatogenesis begins in a boy at birth oogenesis begins in a girl before she is
born
one germinal epithelium cell produces one germinal epithelium cell produces one
D.
four sperm cells in a testis oocyte in the ovary
(Total 1 mark)

131. (a) Define the term passive immunity.

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(b) State one use of monoclonal antibodies in diagnosis.

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 (c) Define the term pathogen.

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(d) Outline why antibiotics are effective against bacteria but not against viruses.

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(Total 5 marks)

132. Up to two additional marks are available for the construction of your answers.
(2)

(a) Draw a labelled diagram of a mature sperm cell.

(4)

(b) Outline the role of hormones in the menstrual cycle.

(6)

(c) Discuss the cause, transmission and social implications of AIDS.

(8)
(Total 20 marks)
133. Alcohol is known to increase the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). An investigation was
undertaken to look at the effects of drinking different amounts of alcohol in men and women.

C-reactive protein (CRP), fibrinogen and total white blood cell count (WBC) were measured.
These are markers that can be used to measure the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD).

Samples were taken from populations in three different countries and their drinking habits were
determined and their blood was analysed.

[Imhof, A, Woodward, M, Doering, A, Helbecque, N, Loewel, H, Amouyel, P, Lowe, G D O, and Koenig, W. 2004.
“Overall alcohol intake, beer, wine, and systemic markers of inflammation in western Europe: results from three
MONICA samples (Augsburg, Glasgow, Lille)”. European Heart Journal. Vol 25. Pp 2092–2100. By permission of
Oxford University Press.]
(a) State the overall trend for CRP for men and women over the range of alcohol
consumption.

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(b) Evaluate, using all the data, whether drinking small amounts of alcohol reduces the risk
of CVD.

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(c) Deduce which is the best marker to measure the risk of CVD.

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(d) Outline atherosclerosis and the causes of CVD.

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134. (a) Label the section of healthy liver tissue below.

[Photo by Paul Billiet. Reproduced with permission.]

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(b) Outline two roles of the liver.

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 (c) List two materials that are not absorbed but are egested by the body.

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(d) State an example of a protein hormone.

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(1)
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135. Explain the oxygen dissociation curves of adult hemoglobin, fetal hemoglobin and myoglobin.

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136. Which of the following parts of the digestive system secrete proteases?

Stomach Small Intestine Large Intestine

A. Yes Yes Yes
B. Yes No Yes
C. Yes No No
D. No No No
(Total 1 mark)

137. Why are antibiotics effective against bacteria but not viruses?

A. Viruses can hide inside host cells.

B. Bacteria are recognized as pathogens but viruses are not.

C. The enzymes of bacteria can be inhibited by antibiotics.

D. Viruses are resistant to antibiotics.

(Total 1 mark)

138. What feature of alveoli adapts them to efficient gas exchange?

A. They have muscles which pump air in and out regularly.

B. Their membranes are more permeable to gases than water.

C. A constant blood supply flows through them.

D. A dense network of capillaries surrounds them.

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139. On the diagram of the motor neurone shown below, which label identifies a dendrite?

(Total 1 mark)

140. The diagram below represents the homeostatic control of body temperature. What does the part
labelled X represent?

A. Heart

B. Kidney

C. Pituitary

D. Hypothalamus
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141. What is the correct sequence of events used in IVF?

collection of stimulation incubation of

A. oocytes and of ovarian oocytes and implantation
sperms follicles sperms
stimulation collection of incubation of
B. of ovarian oocytes and oocytes and implantation
follicles sperms sperms
stimulation incubation of collection of
C. of ovarian oocytes and oocytes and implantation
follicles sperms sperms
collection of incubation of stimulation
D. oocytes and oocytes and of ovarian implantation
sperms sperms follicles
(Total 1 mark)

142. Which structure releases glucagon?

A. α cells of the pancreas

B. β cells of the pancreas

C. Liver cells

D. Hypothalamus
(Total 1 mark)

143. Which event directly leads to an action potential?

A. Fusion of vesicles with the pre-synaptic membrane

B. Diffusion of neurotransmitter across the synaptic cleft

C. Membrane potential reaches the threshold potential

D. Breakdown of the neurotransmitter

(Total 1 mark)
144. Which muscle action is associated with an increase in the volume of the thoracic cavity during
inspiration?

A. The diaphragm contracts.

B. The external intercostal muscles relax.

C. The internal intercostal muscles contract.

D. The abdominal muscles contract.

(Total 1 mark)

145. Which term describes a molecule capable of triggering an immune response?

A. Antibody

B. Antigen

C. Pathogen

D. Antibiotic
(Total 1 mark)

146. What is the main function of the large intestine?

A. Absorption of water

B. Digestion of fats and proteins

C. Absorption of nutrients

D. Recycling of digestive enzymes

(Total 1 mark)
147. What is placed into the uterus after the process of in vitro fertilization (IVF)?

A. Eggs

B. Sperm

C. Embryos

D. Fetuses
(Total 1 mark)

148. Distinguish between type I and type II diabetes.

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149. Up to two additional marks are available for the construction of your answers.
(2)

(a) Draw a labelled diagram to show the structure of a membrane.

(5)

(b) Outline how vesicles are used to transport materials secreted by a cell.
(6)

(c) Explain how the structure of a villus in the small intestine is related to its function.
(7)
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150. Up to two additional marks are available for the construction of your answers.
(2)

(a) Draw a labelled diagram of the heart showing the chambers, associated blood vessels and
valves.
(4)

(b) Describe the relationship between the structure and function of blood vessels.
(6)

(c) Explain the mechanisms involved in the ventilation of the lungs.

(8)
(Total 20 marks)

151. Up to two additional marks are available for the construction of your answers.
(2)

(a) Draw a labelled diagram of the adult female reproductive system.

(4)

(b) Describe how natural selection leads to evolution.

(6)

(c) Explain the consequences of altering a DNA base in the genome of an organism.
(8)
(Total 20 marks)
152. One recommendation for a healthy diet is to decrease the intake of saturated fatty acids.
However, the relative benefit of replacing them with monounsaturated fatty acids,
polyunsaturated fatty acids, or carbohydrates is still being debated. Diets with the same energy
value, but rich in different fatty acids or carbohydrates, were fed to mice.
The table below shows the composition of plasma triglycerides, cholesterol, very low density
lipoprotein (VLDL), low density lipoprotein (LDL) and high density lipoprotein (HDL) in the
diets.

Diet rich in: Mean plasma concentration / mg dl–1

Triglycerides Cholesterol VLDL LDL HDL
Saturated fatty acids 221 1014 373 608 90
Monounsaturated fatty acids 346 1834 831 788 84
Polyunsaturated fatty acids 101 801 242 526 89
Carbohydrates 178 1518 672 744 93

[Merkel, M et al. 2001. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Vol 98. Pp 13 294–13 299. Copyright
2001, National Academy of Sciences, USA.]

(a) State which diets increase the levels of cholesterol more than a diet rich in saturated fatty
acids.

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(b) Calculate the percentage increase in VLDL when changing from a diet rich in saturated
fatty acids to a diet rich in carbohydrates.

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(c) Compare a diet rich in saturated fatty acids and a diet rich in monounsaturated fatty
acids.

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 (d) Evaluate the hypothesis that changing from a diet rich in saturated fatty acids to a diet
rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids is healthy.

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153. (a) State one food source rich in vitamin D.

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(1)

(b) Outline how appetite is controlled.

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154. (a) (i) State one cause of type II diabetes.

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(1)
 (ii) List two symptoms in a patient with type II diabetes.

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(2)

(b) Explain how a special diet can reduce the consequences of phenylketonuria (PKU).

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155. At high altitude the optimum oxygen saturation of hemoglobin is harder to achieve due to the
decrease in air pressure.

The effects of lack of oxygen (hypoxia) and of altitude were studied in a group of men.
The arterial lactate concentrations were measured during bicycle exercise under four different
conditions.

Location / altitude Oxygen conditions

breathing normal air (normoxia)

in Copenhagen
(0 m at sea level) breathing an air mixture containing low levels of O2
(hypoxia)

on Mount Chacaltaya, breathing a gas mixture with high levels of O2, allowing
in Bolivia normal hemoglobin saturation (normoxia)
(5260 m above sea level) after nine weeks of acclimatization breathing normal
mountain air (hypoxia)

[Adapted from van Hall, G et al. 2001. “The re-establishment of the normal blood lactate response to exercise in
humans after prolonged acclimatization to altitude”. Journal of Physiology, Vol 536, issue 3. Pp 963–975.
Reproduced with permission from Wiley]

(a) State the arterial lactate concentration measured at 0 m (sea level) with normoxia when
exercise intensity is high.

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(1)
 (b) State the effect of increasing exercise intensity on the arterial lactate concentration.

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(1)

(c) Explain how altitude and oxygen concentration affect the arterial lactate concentration at
high exercise intensity.

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(3)

(d) Outline the fate of the lactate after the exercise has finished.

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156. (a) Label the parts of the sarcomere indicated below.

(2)
 (b) (i) Distinguish between fast muscle fibres and slow muscle fibres.

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(2)

(ii) Discuss the need for warm-up routines.

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157. (a) Define the term vital capacity.

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(b) Evaluate the risks and benefits of using EPO (erythropoietin) to improve performance in
sports.

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158. What are the structures labelled I and II on the diagram of the male reproductive system?

I II
A. Testis Seminal vesicle
B. Vas deferens Testis
C. Seminal vesicle Epididymis
D. Seminal vesicle Prostate gland
(Total 1 mark)

159. What is the function of the tRNA activating enzyme?

A. It links tRNA to ribosomes.

B. It links tRNA to mRNA.

C. It links tRNA to a specific amino acid.

D. It links an amino acid on one tRNA to an amino acid on another tRNA.

(Total 1 mark)
160. What is required to produce monoclonal antibodies?

A. T-lymphocytes and oocytes

B. T-lymphocytes and early embryo cells

C. B-lymphocytes and tumour cells

D. B-lymphocytes and stem cells

(Total 1 mark)

161. What does label X indicate?

A. Sarcolemma

B. Sarcomere

C. Sarcoplasmic reticulum

D. Endoplasmic reticulum
(Total 1 mark)
162. Which processes are required for the reabsorption of glucose in the kidney tubules?

I. Simple diffusion
II. Facilitated diffusion
III. Active transport

A. I and II only

B. II and III only

C. I and III only

D. I, II and III
(Total 1 mark)

163. What is the role of testosterone in spermatogenesis?

A. It stimulates interstitial cells.

B. It stimulates Sertoli cells.

C. It inhibits the germinal epithelium.

D. It inhibits the prostate gland.

(Total 1 mark)

164. What is the role of HCG in early pregnancy?

A. HCG stimulates FSH secretions.

B. HCG stimulates the degeneration of the corpus luteum.

C. HCG stimulates ovarian estrogen and progesterone secretion.

D. HCG stimulates uterine contractions.

(Total 1 mark)
165. Which structure releases glucagon?

A. α cells of the pancreas

B. β cells of the pancreas

C. Liver cells

D. Hypothalamus
(Total 1 mark)

166. When a pathogen is ingested by a phagocyte, which event occurs first?

A. T-cell activation

B. Memory cell proliferation

C. Antigen presentation by the phagocyte

D. B-cell activation
(Total 1 mark)

167. Which of the following describes arteries?

A. They have thick muscular walls.

B. They usually contain valves.

C. They carry blood towards the heart.

D. They carry blood from the lungs.

(Total 1 mark)
168. What is the main function of the large intestine?

A. Absorption of water

B. Digestion of fats and proteins

C. Absorption of nutrients

D. Recycling of digestive enzymes

(Total 1 mark)

169. In the following diagram of the kidney, which structure contains urine?

(Total 1 mark)

170. Which structure is acted upon by ADH (vasopressin)?

A. Proximal convoluted tubule

B. Bowman’s capsule

C. Loop of Henle

D. Collecting duct
(Total 1 mark)
171. Which of the cells labelled in the diagram below provides nourishment for developing sperm
cells?

[Source: Freeman & Bracegirdle, An Atlas of Histology, (Heinemann: 1976) p. 91, Copyright holder unknown.]
(Total 1 mark)

172. What structure within muscle tissue is surround by membrane and has multiple nuclei?

A. Muscle bundle

B. Muscle fibre

C. Myofibril

D. Sarcomere
(Total 1 mark)

173. (a) Outline a possible cause of Down syndrome.

(4)

(b) Outline the processes involved in oogenesis within the human ovary.
(8)
 (c) Discuss the ethical issues surrounding IVF.
(6)
(Total 18 marks)

174. Up to two additional marks are available for the construction of your answers.
(2)

(a) Outline how antibiotic resistance in bacteria can arise in response to environmental
change.
(5)

(b) Outline the principle of immunity.

(6)

(c) Discuss the benefits and dangers of vaccination.

(7)
(Total 20 marks)

175. Up to two additional marks are available for the construction of your answers.
(2)

(a) Draw a labelled diagram of the adult female reproductive system.

(4)

(b) Outline the roles of progesterone and estrogen in the human menstrual cycle.
(6)

(c) Explain the function and structure of the placenta.

(8)
(Total 20 marks)
176. Up to two additional marks are available for the construction of your answers.
(2)

(a) Draw a labelled diagram of the heart showing the chambers, associated blood vessels and
valves.
(4)

(b) Describe the processes involved in blood clotting.

(6)

(c) Discuss the benefits and risks associated with vaccination programmes.
(8)
(Total 20 marks)
177. Sixteen women were studied to evaluate blood glucose and blood lactate levels while
exercising at sea level and at high altitude, 4300 m above sea level.

[Source: Barry Braun et al. 2000. “Women at altitude: carbohydrate utilization during exercise at 4,300 m”. Journal
of Applied Physiology. Vol 88, issue 1. Pp 246–256 (Figure 6). © American Physiological Society. Reproduced with
permission.]
(a) (i) Calculate the percentage increase in blood lactate concentration after 30 minutes
of exercise at 4300 m.

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(1)

(ii) Suggest a reason for the difference in blood lactate concentration between women
exercising at sea level and at high altitude.

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(1)

(b) Describe the variation in the blood glucose and lactate concentrations in the women at
sea level.

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(2)

(c) Analyse the effect of high altitude on the blood glucose and lactate levels.

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178. (a) Outline mechanisms used by the ileum to absorb amino acids.

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(2)

(b) State two materials which are not absorbed in the ileum.

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(1)
(Total 3 marks)

179. (a) Outline factors that affect the incidence of coronary heart disease.

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(b) Discuss the roles of gastric acid and Helicobacter pylori in the development of stomach
ulcers and cancers.

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(5)
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180. The effects of lack of oxygen (hypoxia) and of altitude were studied in a group of men.
The group was measured for weight, amount of hemoglobin in the blood, maximum oxygen
uptake and maximum power output during bicycle exercise both at sea level and at 5260 m.
The conditions at each location are described in the following table.

Location / altitude Oxygen conditions

breathing normal air (normoxia)

in Copenhagen
(0 m at sea level) breathing an air mixture containing low levels of O2
(hypoxia)

on Mount Chacaltaya, breathing a gas mixture with high levels of O2, allowing
in Bolivia normal hemoglobin saturation (normoxia)
(5260 m above sea level) after nine weeks of acclimatization breathing normal
mountain air (hypoxia)

The results of the study are shown in the table below.

Copenhagen Mount Chacaltaya

altitude = 0 m altitude = 5260 m
normoxia hypoxia normoxia hypoxia
Hemoglobin / g dl–1 14.3 – – 18.7

Maximum oxygen uptake / l min–1 4.3 2.7 – 2.8

Maximum oxygen uptake per body
56.0 35.0 – 40.0
mass ml min–1/ kg body mass–1
Maximum power output / W 339.0 233.0 332.0 245.0
Maximum power output (W) / kg
4.6 3.1 4.8 3.6
body mass–1

[Source: van Hall, G, Calbet, J A L, Søndergaard, H, and Saltin, B. 2001. “The re-establishment of the normal blood
lactate response to exercise in humans after prolonged acclimatization to altitude”. Journal of Physiology. Vol 536,
issue 3. Pp 963–975 (Table 1, p. 965). © Wiley-Blackwell (on behalf of The Physiological Society). Reproduced
with permission]

(a) Identify which conditions of altitude and oxygen levels permit the least maximum
oxygen uptake per minute.

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(1)
(b) Calculate the percentage change in maximum oxygen uptake per body mass from
conditions of normoxia at 0 m to hypoxia at 5260 m altitude. Show your working.

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(2)

(c) Analyse the data to determine which conditions permit the greatest power output per
kilogram of body mass.

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(2)

(d) Suggest why the amount of hemoglobin changes under the different conditions.

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(1)

(e) Explain two adaptations of the body to high altitude conditions other than hemoglobin
increase.

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(2)
(Total 8 marks)
181. (a) Distinguish between the mode of action of steroid hormones and protein hormones.

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(2)

(b) State the major role of Helicobacter pylori in the development of stomach ulcers.

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(1)
(Total 3 marks)

182. (a) Outline two factors that affect the incidence of coronary heart disease.

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 (b) Explain the liver damage caused by excessive alcohol consumption.

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183. Which part of the brain has a role in the control of the heartbeat and how are messages passed
from this part of the brain to the heart?

Part of the brain Type of message

A. hypothalamus hormone
B. hypothalamus nerve
C. medulla hormone
D. medulla nerve
(Total 1 mark)
184. What stimulates the production of antibodies?

A. AIDS

B. Antibiotics

C. Anticodons

D. Antigens
(Total 1 mark)

185. What change occurs to the pressure and volume of the lungs when the external intercostal
muscles contract?

A. Both pressure and volume increase.

B. Pressure increases and volume decreases.

C. Pressure decreases and volume increases.

D. Both pressure and volume decrease.

(Total 1 mark)
186. The graph below shows changes in membrane potential in an axon during the passage of an
action potential. What is causing the decrease in membrane potential at point X?

A. Sodium ions entering the axon

B. Potassium ions entering the axon

C. Sodium ions leaving the axon

D. Potassium ions leaving the axon

(Total 1 mark)

187. What is a role of the hypothalamus in homeostasis?

A. Monitoring body temperature

B. Monitoring blood glucose concentration

C. Secretion of glucagon

D. Secretion of sweat
(Total 1 mark)
188. What is the sequence of operations during IVF treatment?

A. egg collection → FSH injections → fertilization

B. egg collection → fertilization → FSH injections

C. FSH injections → egg collection → fertilization

D. FSH injections → fertilization → egg collection

(Total 1 mark)

189. Researchers extracted an enzyme from the human digestive system and tested its activity at
different pH values on proteins extracted from the blood of cows. The results are shown in the
graph below.

(a) Deduce from where in the human digestive system this enzyme was extracted.

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(1)
(b) Outline the need for enzymes in the digestive system.

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(2)

(c) State one function of the large intestine.

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(1)

(d) Explain how the structure of the villus is adapted for absorption.

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190. The diagram below shows the female reproductive system.

(a) Label the diagram above with the letter U to show the uterus.
(1)

(b) Outline the role of luteinizing hormone (LH) after ovulation.

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(1)

(c) Explain how sexual reproduction can lead to variation in a species.

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191. Up to two additional marks are available for the construction of your answers.
(2)

(a) Draw a labelled diagram to show the human ventilation system.

(4)

(b) Outline anaerobic cell respiration in plant cells.

(5)

(c) Explain the concept of homeostasis, using the control of blood sugar as an example.
(9)
(Total 20 marks)

192. Zinc (Zn) is an important dietary nutrient. More than 200 enzymes that are dependent on zinc
have been identified. One consequence of zinc deficiency is suppression of appetite, due to
reduced sensitivity to tastes and smells. A recent study compared the presence of zinc in tissue
and fluid samples collected from 15 patients with anorexia nervosa to that from 15 control
patients. The results are shown in the graphs below.

[© Journal of Orthomolecular Medicine http://www.orthomed.org/. Reprinted with permission]

(a) Compare the zinc content of scalp hair of the control group with that of the anorexia
nervosa group.

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(2)

(b) Discuss whether whole blood zinc content of 6 μg g–1 would indicate that a person has
anorexia nervosa.

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(2)

(c) Discuss whether dietary zinc supplementation would be an effective treatment for
anorexia nervosa.

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(2)
 (d) Zinc is a mineral. Distinguish between a mineral and a vitamin.

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(1)

(e) State the body mass index (BMI) below which a person is considered to be underweight.

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(1)
(Total 8 marks)

193. (a) State one consequence of protein deficiency malnutrition.

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(1)

(b) Outline the reasons for increasing rates of clinical obesity in some countries.

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 (c) Discuss whether consumers should choose foods to minimize food miles.

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194. Outline the variation in the structure of fatty acids.

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195. A build-up of hydrogen ions (H+) in muscles causes a condition known as acidosis.
Anaerobic cell respiration of glucose in the muscles leads to the production of lactate and H+.
One molecule of glucose is converted into two lactate ions and two H+ (a 1:1 ratio of lactate to
H+).

The development of acidosis during intense exercise has traditionally been explained by the
increased production of lactate and H+ from the breakdown of glucose. This hypothesis has led
to the interpretation that anaerobic cell respiration causes acidosis which leads to muscle
fatigue during intense exercise. The graph below shows the quantities of H+ and lactate
released from contracting muscles during vigorous exercise.

[Source: Juel, C. 2004. “Effect of high-intensity intermittent training on lactate and H+ release from human skeletal
muscle”. American Journal of Physiology – Endocrinology and Metabolism. Vol 286. Pp 245–251.]

(a) Compare the rate of release of lactate with the rate of release of H+ in contracting
muscles during vigorous exercise.

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 (b) Evaluate the hypothesis that acidosis in muscles is due entirely to H+ production as a
result of anaerobic glucose breakdown.

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(2)

(c) Predict the results if the data had been collected beyond 12 minutes.

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196. (a) Draw a labelled diagram to show the structure of a skeletal muscle sarcomere.

(3)
 (b) Outline the role of myoglobin in muscle fibres.

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197. (a) Outline the relationship between the intensity of exercise and the proportions of
carbohydrate and fat used in respiration.

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(2)
(b) Compare the distribution of blood flow at rest and during exercise.

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(c) Discuss speed and stamina as measures of fitness.

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(3)
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198. The diagram below shows parts of the human digestive system.

Which points are linked by the small intestine?

A. I and III

B. II and III

C. II and IV

D. III and IV
(Total 1 mark)

199. What is the consequence of insufficient secretion of FSH in women?

A. Embryo implantation fails because the uterus lining is too thin.

B. Mature eggs (oocytes) are not produced.

C. Menstruation starts before embryo implantation occurs.

D. Progesterone secretion is inhibited.

(Total 1 mark)
200. Which cells activate helper T-cells by antigen presentation?

A. B-cells

B. Bacteria

C. Macrophages

D. Plasma cells
(Total 1 mark)

201. What happens during muscle contraction?

A. The number of light bands is reduced.

B. The width of the dark bands is reduced.

C. The lengths of the sarcomeres are reduced.

D. Actin and myosin filaments coil up.

(Total 1 mark)

202. The Bowman’s capsule is a cup-shaped structure that is part of the nephron. What is the source
of glucose in the fluid in the Bowman’s capsule?

A. Blood in the glomerulus

B. Urine in the renal pelvis

C. Filtrate in the distal convoluted tubule

D. Interstitial fluid in the medulla

(Total 1 mark)
203. The diagram below shows a human egg.

What are the structures labelled I, II and III?

I II III
A. acrosomes zona pellucida follicle cells
B. acrosomes cell wall sperm
C. cortical granules cell wall sperm
D. cortical granules zona pellucida follicle cells
(Total 1 mark)
204. Type II diabetes is having an impact on the health of many individuals worldwide. The
condition is characterized by elevated levels of both insulin and glucose in the bloodstream.
Some animals produce an insulin-degrading enzyme (IDE) which breaks down the insulin
molecule. In an attempt to develop a model of type II diabetes, genetically modified mice have
been developed. In these mice, both copies of the IDE gene have been removed (IDE – / –) and
the enzyme is not produced. The bar chart below shows the mean concentration of insulin in the
bloodstream of IDE – / – mice and that of control mice (IDE + / +).

[Source: Wesley Farris et al. 2003. “Insulin-degrading enzyme regulates the levels of insulin, amyloid B-protein, and
the B-amyloid precursor protein intracellular domain in vivo”. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Vol
100, issue 7. Pp 4162–4167. Copyright 2003 National Academy of Sciences, USA.]

(a) Calculate the percentage increase between mean blood insulin levels in IDE + / + mice
and those in IDE – / – mice.

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(1)

(b) Explain the difference in blood insulin concentrations between the two groups of mice.

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In another experiment, groups of IDE – / – and IDE + / + mice were injected with a fixed
amount of glucose. The levels of blood glucose were measured at various time intervals
following glucose injection. The data are shown in the graph below.

[Source: Wesley Farris et al. 2003. “Insulin-degrading enzyme regulates the levels of insulin, amyloid B-protein, and
the B-amyloid precursor protein intracellular domain in vivo”. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Vol
100, issue 7. Pp 4162–4167. Copyright 2003 National Academy of Sciences, USA.]

(c) Distinguish between the response of the two groups of mice to the injection of glucose.

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(d) Deduce, with a reason, whether transgenic IDE – / – mice are an appropriate model of
type II diabetes.

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(2)

In animals that do not have type II diabetes, insulin stimulates glucose uptake into skeletal
muscle. Glucose uptake into skeletal muscle is also stimulated when skeletal muscle is
exercised. Genetically modified mice have been developed in which the insulin receptor is not
produced in skeletal muscle and these are known as MIRKO mice. In another experiment, the
effect of insulin and exercise on glucose uptake in skeletal muscle from control and MIRKO
mice was examined. The results are shown in the bar chart below.

[Republished with permission of the American Society for Clinical Investigation, from Jørgen F P Wojtaszewski,
Yasuki Higaki, Michael F Hirshman, M Dodson Michael, Scott D Dufresne, C Ronald Kahn and Laurie J Goodyear.
1999. “Exercise modulates postreceptor insulin signaling and glucose transport in muscle-specific insulin receptor
knockout mice”. Journal of Clinical Investigation. Vol 104, issue 9. Pp 1257–1264. Permission conveyed through
Copyright Clearance Center, Inc.]

(e) Explain the reason for the differences in insulin-stimulated glucose uptake between
control mice and MIRKO mice.

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(2)
(f) Distinguish between the effects of insulin alone and exercise alone on glucose uptake in
skeletal muscle of MIRKO mice.

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(1)

(g) Evaluate, using the data, whether exercise would be an appropriate therapy for human
patients with type II diabetes.

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(3)

(h) State which cells secrete insulin and the organ in which they are located.

Cells: ...........................................................................................................................

Organ: .........................................................................................................................
(2)

(i) State the name of one hormone other than insulin involved in the regulation of blood
glucose.

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(1)
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205. HIV was discovered in 1981 and is now one of the most serious causes of disease in the world.
It causes the immune system to fail, leaving the patient vulnerable to other infections.

(a) Distinguish between active immunity and passive immunity as a defence against disease.

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(2)

(b) Outline how monoclonal antibodies are produced.

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(2)

(c) Discuss how the HIV virus is transmitted.

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(2)

(d) Explain why antibiotics are ineffective against viruses.

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206. Up to two additional marks are available for the construction of your answers.
(2)

(a) Draw a labelled diagram to show the structure of a sarcomere.

(4)

(b) Outline how skeletal muscle contracts.

(5)

(c) Explain how nerve impulses are transmitted along and between neurons.
(9)
(Total 20 marks)

207. Up to two additional marks are available for the construction of your answers.
(2)

(a) Draw a labelled sigmoid population growth curve.

(4)

(b) Outline the process of spermatogenesis in humans.

(5)

(c) Explain the structure and function of the placenta during pregnancy.
(9)
(Total 20 marks)

208. Up to two additional marks are available for the construction of your answers.
(2)

(a) Outline the thermal, cohesive and solvent properties of water.

(5)

(b) Outline adaptations of xerophytes.

(4)
(c) Explain the role of the kidney in maintaining water balance in humans.
(9)
(Total 20 marks)
209. Helicobacter pylori is able to live inside the stomach wall of humans. This bacterium can cause
inflammation of the stomach wall (gastritis). There may be a link between H. pylori and the
development of stomach cancer.

The graph below shows the blood levels of antibodies resulting from H. pylori infection for a
control group without stomach cancer and a group with stomach cancer. The solid lines show
the median concentrations for the control group and the group with stomach cancer.
Antibody concentrations above 10 μg ml–1 indicate that there has been infection with H. pylori.

[Source: Forman, D. 1991. “Association between infection with Helicobacter pylori and risk of gastric cancer:
evidence from a prospective investigation”. British Medical Journal. Vol 302. Pp 1302–1305.]
(a) 47 % of the control group had been infected with H. pylori. Calculate the percentage of
the group with stomach cancer that had been infected. Show your working.

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(2)

(b) Using all of the data, evaluate the hypothesis that H. pylori causes stomach cancer.

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(3)

(c) A study in gerbils indicated that infection with H. pylori leads to a decrease in the
secretion of hydrochloric acid. Discuss the consequences of this finding for the digestion
of proteins in the stomach in humans.

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(2)
(Total 7 marks)
210. The electron micrograph below shows cells from the intestine.

[Source: C Candalh, Inserm, magnification ×10 000]

(a) In the electron micrograph above, state the name of the

(i) structure labelled X.

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(1)

(ii) type of cells labelled Y.

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(1)
(b) Define hormone.

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(2)

(c) Outline the circulation of blood through liver tissue.

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(3)
(Total 7 marks)
211. Explain how and why ventilation rate varies with exercise.

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(Total 6 marks)

212. What does the digestion of starch by amylase produce?

A. Lactose

B. Sucrose

C. Galactose

D. Maltose
(Total 1 mark)
213. Which vessel carries deoxygenated blood?

A. The coronary artery

B. The pulmonary artery

C. The aorta

D. The pulmonary vein

(Total 1 mark)

214. William Harvey discovered that blood flows away from the heart in arteries and back to the
heart in veins. What hypothesis could be developed from this discovery?

A. The human body contains both arteries and veins.

B. Blood vessels link up arteries to veins.

C. How blood moves from arteries into veins.

D. Veins are connected to the left side of the heart and arteries to the right side.
(Total 1 mark)

215. Which factors related to mucous membranes protect the body against microbes?

I. Production of lysozyme

II. Secretion of alkaline solutions

III. Trapping of microbes

A. I and II only

B. II and III only

C. I and III only

D. I, II and III
(Total 1 mark)
216. Capillaries surround the alveoli in the lungs. Which pair of statements correctly describes the
concentrations of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the lungs?

Oxygen Carbon dioxide

A. Higher in the capillaries Higher in the alveoli
B. Lower in the capillaries Higher in the alveoli
C. Lower in the alveoli Higher in the capillaries
D. Higher in the alveoli Higher in the capillaries
(Total 1 mark)

217. What causes a resting potential to develop in a neuron?

A. Diffusion of sodium and potassium ions

B. Active transport of sodium and potassium ions

C. Active transport of sodium and diffusion of chloride ions

D. Active transport of potassium and diffusion of chloride ions

(Total 1 mark)

218. What are the levels of the hormones estrogen, progesterone, LH and FSH during the menstrual
cycle at the time of ovulation?

Estrogen Progesterone LH FSH

A. High Low High High
B. High High Low High
C. Low High High Low
D. Low Low Low Low
(Total 1 mark)
219. (a) List two roles of testosterone in males.

1. ..........................................................................................................................

2. ..........................................................................................................................
(1)

(b) A boy inherited red-green colour-blindness from one of his grandfathers. Deduce, giving
your reasons, which of his two grandfathers was also colour-blind.

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(3)
(Total 4 marks)

220. Up to two additional marks are available for the construction of your answers.
(2)

(a) Draw and label a diagram of the digestive system.

(4)

(b) Discuss factors that affect enzyme activity.

(9)

(c) Outline one industrial use of lactase.

(5)
(Total 20 marks)
221. A study was conducted to investigate dietary changes in European Atlantic coast countries,
USA and a broader group of 15 European nations. The graphs below show the dietary intake
from plant and animal sources in 1961 and 2000.

Dietary energy intake from Plant and Animal Origin, Total Availability – Year 1961

graph 1
Portugal
Spain
Belgium
Norway
Netherlands
Denmark
France
UK
Iceland
USA
15 European Nations
0 2000 4000 6000 8000 10 000 12 000 14 000
kJ / person day–1
Key: Plant sources Animal sources

Dietary energy intake from Plant and Animal Origin, Total Availability – Year 2000

graph 2
Portugal
Spain
Belgium
Norway
Netherlands
Denmark
France
UK
Iceland
USA
15 European Nations
0 2000 4000 6000 8000 10 000 12 000 14 000 16 000
kJ / person day–1

[Source: FAO, Global Perspectives Studies Group, ESDG, 2003]

(a) A commonly recommended daily intake of energy is 10 500 kJ day–1. Identify one
country that did not reach this target in 1961.

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(1)

(b) State the country whose total dietary energy intake changed the least over the study
period.

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(1)

(c) Compare dietary changes in the USA with the dietary changes that occurred in the group
of 15 European nations.

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(2)

(d) Discuss why the incidence of coronary heart disease and obesity may be on the rise in the
European Atlantic coast countries.

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(3)
(Total 7 marks)
222. (a) Distinguish between minerals and vitamins in terms of their chemical nature.

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(2)

(b) Explain the benefits of artificial supplementation of iodine in the diet.

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(3)
(Total 5 marks)

223. (a) Compare the energy content of carbohydrate, protein and fat.

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(2)
 (b) Outline the causes and symptoms of type II diabetes.

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(4)
(Total 6 marks)

224. As intensity of exercise increases, humans respond to the increased need for gas exchange in
two ways: varying ventilation rate and varying tidal volume. Experimental data for a runner on
a treadmill are shown below.

80 2.8 Tidal volume

2.6 Ventilation rate

70
2.4

2.2
Ventilation rate / min –1

60
Tidal Volume / litres

2.0
50
1.8

40 1.6

1.4
30
1.2

20 1.0
0
0

0
0

0
.5
00

.0

.0

.5
50

.5

.0
13
12

15

16
10

18
9.
7.

Treadmill speed / km h –1

[Source: www.home.hia.no/~stephens/ventphys.htm]
(a) Outline the relationship between treadmill speed and tidal volume.

(i) up to 14 km h–1

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(1)

(ii) above 14 km h–1

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(1)

(b) Compare the trend in ventilation rate with the trend in tidal volume at a high treadmill
speed.

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(1)

(c) Calculate the total volume of air inhaled per minute when the treadmill speed is 15 km
h–1.

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(2)
 (d) Suggest how the ventilation rate and tidal volume might alter if treadmill speed were
increased even further.

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(2)
(Total 7 marks)

225. (a) Outline the functions of the

(i) synovial fluid

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(1)

(ii) joint capsule

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(1)

(b) State the name of the structure that links muscle to bone.

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(1)

(c) Describe the injuries involved in a sprain.

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(2)
(Total 5 marks)
226. (a) Outline the role of ATP in muscle contraction.

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(2)

(b) Evaluate the effectiveness of dietary supplements containing creatine phosphate in

enchancing performance in sports.

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(4)
(Total 6 marks)

227. (a) List two types of human sensory receptors.

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(1)

(b) Define the term contra lateral processing.

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(1)
 (c) Outline the role of hair cells in the cochlea in the processing of sound.

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(3)
(Total 5 marks)

228. (a) (i) List two examples of excitatory psychoactive drugs.

1. .......................................................................................................................

2. .......................................................................................................................
(1)

(ii) State one behavioural effect of THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol).

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(1)

(b) Discuss the role of genetic predisposition and dopamine secretion in addiction.

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(4)
(Total 6 marks)
229. The diagrams show the death rate in January from influenza in Canada and the United Kingdom
(UK). Canada is a very large, sparsely populated country. The United Kingdom is a densely
populated island.

Canada
100 000 inhabitants

20
Death rate from
infuenza per

15
10
5
0
Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan
1951 1953 1955 1957 1959 1961 1963 1965 1967 1969 1971
Winter season

United Kingdom
100 000 inhabitants

80
Death rate from
infuenza per

60
40
20
0
Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan
1951 1953 1955 1957 1959 1961 1963 1965 1967 1969 1971
Winter season

[Source: G Vihoud, et al., (2006), Emerging Infectious Diseases, 12, (4), pages 661668]

(a) (i) Identify the year in which there were no observed deaths from influenza in either
country.

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(1)

(ii) Calculate the total number of deaths from influenza in 1968 in Canada assuming
the population size was 19.8 million.

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(1)

(b) Compare the death rates between Canada and the United Kingdom between 1953 and
1963.

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(3)
 (c) Influenza is caused by a virus. Outline the diversity of structure in viruses.

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(2)
(Total 7 marks)

230. What name is given to the molecules that bind to foreign proteins that enter the body?

A. Antigens

B. Antibodies

C. Allergens

D. Antibiotics
(Total 1 mark)

231. Which muscles contract to cause air to pass out from the lungs through the bronchioles?

A. Internal intercostal muscles and diaphragm

B. Internal intercostal muscles and abdomen wall muscles

C. External intercostal muscles and diaphragm

D. External intercostal muscles and abdomen wall muscles

(Total 1 mark)
232. The levels of hormones vary during the menstrual cycle in women. Each hormone reaches its
maximum level at a different time in the cycle. In what sequence do the hormones reach their
maximum level, if the cycle begins at the start of menstruation?

A. LH, progesterone, FSH, estrogen

B. FSH, progesterone, LH, estrogen

C. LH, estrogen, FSH, progesterone

D. FSH, estrogen, LH, progesterone

(Total 1 mark)

233. How is in vitro fertilization different from natural fertilization in humans?

A. In vitro fertilization involves artificial injection of sperm into the uterus

B. In vitro fertilization only involves one parent

C. In vitro fertilization happens outside the body

D. In vitro fertilization uses stem cells instead of eggs

(Total 1 mark)
234. Antibiotic peptides occur naturally on the surface of human skin. One of these peptides, called
LL-37, and three other similar synthetic peptides were investigated to assess both their
antibiotic properties and effect on human cells.

The graphs show the antibiotic effect of the peptides against two microbes, S. aureus and C.
albicans. The technique involves measuring the inhibition of growth of the microbes.

S. aureus C. albicans Key for

10 10 peptides:
LLG
Amount of inhibition /

8 8 GKE
arbitrary units

FKR
6 6 LL-37

4 4

2 2

5 20 40 100 5 20 40 100
Peptide concentration / mol dm –3

[Source: T Sigurdardottir, et al., (2006), Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy, 50 (9), pages 29832989]

(a) Describe the effect of the FKR on C. albicans.

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(2)

(b) Compare the effects of the peptide LLG on S. aureus and C. albicans.

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(2)
(c) Evaluate the effectiveness of LL-37 against the two microbes.

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(3)

There is concern that the peptides could damage living human cells. One form of damage is
fragmentation of DNA. Human cells were incubated for 16 hours with each peptide at varying
concentrations. The amount of DNA fragmentation was measured.

25
DNA fragmentation / x-fold
increase over control

20

15

10

0 2 6 20 80 2 6 20 80 2 6 20 80 2 6 20 80
LL-37 LLG GKE FKR
Peptide concentration
/ mol dm–3

[Source: T Sigurdardottir, et al, (2006), Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy, 50 (9), pages 29832989]

(d) State which peptide causes the least damage to DNA.

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(1)

(e) Calculate the percentage increase in DNA damage that results when the concentration of
LL-37 increases from 2 mol dm–3 to 6 mol dm–3. Show your working.

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(2)
(f) Discuss the hypothesis that synthetic peptides are most suitable for controlling S. aureus
infection inside the human body.

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(4)

The shape of the secondary structure of a peptide can be predicted from its amino acid
composition. The figure shows the theoretical likelihood of the peptide LL-37 forming an
-helix, based on the properties and position of its 37 amino acids.

15
Possibility of forming α-helix /

10
arbitrary units

0
10 20 30
Number of amino acids

[Source: T Sigurdardottir, et al., (2006), Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy, 50 (9), pages 2983–2989]

(g) In addition to the -helix, state a type of shape commonly formed as the secondary
structure of proteins.

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(1)
 (h) Analyse the data to determine the region of LL-37 most likely to form a helical shape.

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(2)

(i) Draw and label the structure of a peptide bond between two amino acids.
(2)
(Total 19 marks)

235. Up to two additional marks are available for the construction of your answers.
(2)

(a) Draw a labelled diagram showing the structure of a motor neurone.

(4)

(b) Outline how heartbeat is controlled as the body goes from rest to hard exercise.
(6)

(c) Explain how skeletal muscle contracts.

(8)
(Total 20 marks)

236. Up to two additional marks are available for the construction of your answers.
(2)

(a) Draw a labelled diagram showing the structure of the digestive system.
(4)

(b) Outline the need for enzymatic hydrolysis in the digestive process.
(6)

(c) Explain how the kidney prevents the body from losing important materials absorbed from
the digestive system.
(8)
(Total 20 marks)
237. (a) Label the diagram of the human ear shown below.

[Source: www.msjensen.gen.umn.edu/webanatomy_archive/wa_nervous/wa_ear_1.html]

A : ....................................................................

B : ....................................................................

C : ....................................................................

D : ....................................................................
(2)

(b) Define the term stimulus.

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(1)
 (c) Outline the sympathetic and parasympathetic control of the heart rate.

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(4)
(Total 7 marks)

238. The diagrams show the death rate in January from influenza in Canada and the United Kingdom
(UK). Canada is a very large, sparsely populated country. The United Kingdom is a densely
populated island.

Canada
100 000 inhabitants

20
Death rate from
infuenza per

15
10
5
0
Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan
1951 1953 1955 1957 1959 1961 1963 1965 1967 1969 1971
Winter season

United Kingdom
100 000 inhabitants

80
Death rate from
infuenza per

60
40
20
0
Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan
1951 1953 1955 1957 1959 1961 1963 1965 1967 1969 1971
Winter season

[Source: G Vihoud, et al., (2006), Emerging Infectious Diseases, 12, (4), pages 661668]
(a) (i) Identify the year in which there were no observed deaths from influenza in either
country.

...........................................................................................................................
(1)

(ii) Calculate the total number of deaths from influenza in 1968 in Canada assuming
the population size was 19.8 million.

...........................................................................................................................
(1)

(b) Compare the death rates between Canada and the United Kingdom between 1953 and
1963.

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(3)

(c) Suggest two reasons for the differences in observed death rates in 1951 between Canada
and the United Kingdom.

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(2)
(Total 7 marks)
239. (a) Describe the transmission of malaria.

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(2)

(b) Discuss the prion hypothesis.

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(5)
(Total 7 marks)
240. In North America normal diets are traditionally low in fibre. Scientists have proposed the
hypothesis that people with diabetes benefit from a high fibre diet. The diagrams show the
effect on blood glucose and blood insulin concentrations of a group of diabetic patients fed on a
high fibre diet compared to a group of diabetic patients fed on a normal diet. The bars indicate
standard error.

[Source: M Chandalia, et al., The New England Journal of Medicine, (2000), 342, pages 13921398]

(a) (i) Deduce, with a reason, what occurred at the times indicated by the arrows.

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(1)
 (ii) State the lowest blood glucose concentration in the normal diet.

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(1)

(b) Compare the variation, over a 24 hour period, in both the blood glucose and insulin
concentrations in the high fibre group.

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(2)

(c) Evaluate the effect of the high fibre diet on lowering blood glucose and insulin levels in
the two groups.

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(3)
(Total 7 marks)

241. (a) List three of the materials that are egested.

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(1)
 (b) Describe the process of erythrocyte and hemoglobin breakdown in the liver.

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(4)
(Total 5 marks)

242. (a) Distinguish between the mode of action of steroid and protein hormones.

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(2)
(b) Explain the events of the cardiac cycle including systole, diastole and heart sounds.

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(6)
(Total 8 marks)