4 marksSexually Transmitted Infections and Chronic Diseases

CSEC Human and Social Biology · May/June 2017 · Paper 2 · Question 4(d)

Explain how diet and physical exercise help prevent or manage one specified lifestyle-related chronic disease.

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4(a)Define the term 'homeostasis'.[2 marks]
4(b)In the table provided, name two organs involved in homeostasis and identify one excretory product eliminated by each organ.[4 marks]
4(c)(i)Explain the hormonal mechanism that facilitates the uptake of glucose into body cells following digestion of carbohydrates.[2 marks]
4(c)(ii)By 4:00 p.m., Kenrick's blood glucose is low. Explain the physiological process that occurs in his body to restore normal blood glucose levels.[2 marks]
4(c)(iii)After consuming a large meal rich in carbohydrates and fats, state what happens to the excess glucose absorbed into his body.[1 mark]

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