Worksheet: Revision 1

Date: 3.12.2020

DP Year 1 Subject : Biology

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Question1.
Outline the digestion, absorption and assimilation of proteins in humans. [6]
Question 2.
Explain the relationship between the structure and functions of arteries, capillaries and veins. [9]
Question 3.
Alcohol is known to increase the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). An investigation was
undertaken to look at the effects of drinking different amounts of alcohol in men and women.
C-reactive protein (CRP), fibrinogen and total white blood cell count (WBC) were measured. These are
markers that can be used to measure the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD).
Samples were taken from populations in three different countries and their drinking habits were determined
and their blood was analysed.

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(a) State the overall trend for CRP for men and women over the range of alcohol consumption. [1]
(b) Evaluate, using all the data, whether drinking small amounts of alcohol reduces the risk of CVD. [3]
(c) Deduce which is the best marker to measure the risk of CVD. [1]
(d) Outline atherosclerosis and the causes of CVD. [2]
Question 4.
(a) Draw a labelled diagram of the human heart showing the attached blood vessels. [6]
(b) Describe the action of the heart in pumping blood. [5]
Question 5.
Explain the production of antibodies against a pathogen. [8]
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