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CSEC Biology · January 2015 · Paper 2 · Question 5(b)(ii)

A biologist travels to the Sahara desert to study its organisms. Daytime temperatures in the desert are very high and night-time temperatures are very low.

Suggest TWO ways the biologist could modify his behavior during the day, and ONE way during the night, to help regulate his body temperature in the desert.

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  1. 5(a)Draw a clearly labelled diagram to show the internal structure of human skin.[5 marks]
  2. 5(b)(i)Explain how the biologist's skin allowed him to maintain a relatively normal body temperature during his first day and night in the desert. In your answer,…[7 marks]

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