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2 marksNutrition and the Digestive System

CSEC Human and Social Biology · January 2013 · Paper 2 · Question 3(d)(i)

Granny Luanda has a history of malformed bones and recurrent hip fractures in old age.

Suggest ONE vitamin and ONE mineral that may be deficient in Granny Luanda's diet.

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  1. 3(a)(i)Name the bones labelled X and Y in Figure 4.[2 marks]
  2. 3(a)(ii)State ONE function of EACH bone named in (i).[2 marks]
  3. 3(b)State TWO distinguishing features of bone and cartilage.[2 marks]
  4. 3(c)Explain how poor posture and wearing high-heeled shoes could contribute to Charles' back pains and Summer's painful arches, respectively.[5 marks]
  5. 3(d)(ii)Suggest ONE disease EACH that could develop as a result of a deficiency of the vitamin and mineral named in (d)(i).[2 marks]

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