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CAPE Biology Unit 2 · January 2022 · Paper 2 · Question 2(c)(i)

Anna is a teenager who abuses diet pills. She continues to use the pills to maintain her body weight. As her friend, you tell her that she should immediately stop using the diet pills and maintain a balanced diet.

State TWO reasons why a balanced diet is important.

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  1. 2(a)(i)State ONE function of the Cerebrum.[1 mark]
  2. 2(a)(ii)State ONE function of the Cerebellum.[1 mark]
  3. 2(a)(iii)State ONE function of the Medulla.[1 mark]
  4. 2(b)Explain how Philip's brain damage may have resulted in his loss of sight even though the physical structures of his eyes remain intact.[2 marks]
  5. 2(c)(ii)State the names of TWO other substances which are commonly abused by persons.[2 marks]
  6. 2(d)Discuss THREE different effects of drug abuse. The effects may be physiological, social or economic.[6 marks]

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