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2 marksSense Organs and Coordination

CSEC Integrated Science · 2008 · Paper 2 · Question 4(a)(iv)

Jerry is playing hop-scotch, which requires placing one foot in single boxes and one foot in each box when two boxes are paired side-by-side.

Describe the role of the semi-circular canals in assisting Jerry during the game.

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  1. 4(a)(i)Describe the role of the brain in assisting Jerry to successfully jump from Levels 1 to 7.[2 marks]
  2. 4(a)(ii)Describe the role of the eyes in assisting Jerry to jump through the hop-scotch levels.[2 marks]
  3. 4(a)(iii)Describe the role of muscles in assisting Jerry to jump through the hop-scotch course.[2 marks]
  4. 4(b)(i)State at which level(s) of the game Jerry is likely to be MOST stable.[1 mark]
  5. 4(b)(ii)Give a reason for the answer in (b)(i).[1 mark]
  6. 4(c)(i)Jerry heard barking dogs and ran rapidly away from the game. State which hormone was likely to have enabled this fight-or-flight response.[1 mark]
  7. 4(c)(ii)Describe TWO physiological effects of adrenaline on Jerry's body.[2 marks]
  8. 4(d)(i)State which hormone will promote the development of facial hair as Jerry matures.[1 mark]
  9. 4(d)(ii)State which hormone is necessary to control the amount of glucose in Jerry's blood.[1 mark]

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