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2 marksThe Circulatory System of Mammals

CAPE Biology Unit 2 · 2018 · Paper 2 · Question 2(b)(iii)

A 62-year-old male takes fluoxetine; blood pressure and pulse rate are monitored over an hour. At 10 minutes he falls asleep, and at 30 minutes fluoxetine enters his bloodstream. Figure 3 shows the systolic/diastolic blood pressure and pulse rate data.

Should John continue to take fluoxetine? Give a reason for your answer.

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  1. 2(a)(i)In the space provided, draw and label a diagram of the TWO phloem cell types shown in Figure 2B.[3 marks]
  2. 2(a)(ii)Describe TWO features of EACH phloem cell type shown in Figure 2B.[2 marks]
  3. 2(a)(iii)State the major function of EACH of the TWO phloem cell types.[2 marks]
  4. 2(b)(i)Explain what is meant by EACH of the following terms: - Blood pressure - Pulse[4 marks]
  5. 2(b)(ii)Describe the effect of EACH of the following parameters on blood pressure and pulse rate: - Sleep - Fluoxetine[2 marks]

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