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    SECTION A this section. Answer ALL questions The following paragraph describes the blood flow and a defective condition in the veins of the legs. ‘Complete the paragraph with suitable words. marks) Blood flow in veins is usually under pressure. In the fegs, blood in veins flows upwards against to return to the heart. This upward flow is assisted by the contraction of lying next to the veins. The 5 in the veins help to ensure that blood flows in one direction only. IFthey cannot properly in performing its function, it may result in the accumulation of blood and hence a higher blood pressure in the veins of the legs. Consequently, veins located near the surface of the skin tend to bulge and become visible, forming varicose veins. Total: 5 marks The table below shows the average amount of water entering the alimentary canal and the average amount being absorbed in the intestine ofa person each day: Wi the alimentary canal Wate absorbed by he investing L Volume (mL) Site Volume (mL) I 2000 Small intestine 000 [Secretion long the | 5990 Large intestine 850 l tary canal — ~ (a) Based on the above information, how much water is egested with the faeces each day? (1 mark) (Note: Negiect the amount of water absorbed in the other parts of the alimentary canal.) (b) Give ro examples of secretions that enter the alimentary canal (2 marks) Pease do not write in the margin nw 2006-CE-BIO 1-2 2 EE Please stick the barcode label here. (©) i) Based on ome structural difference between the smal intestine and the large intestine, ‘explain why a much larger volume of water is absorbed in the small intestine. (2 marks) Gi) Explain how the absorption of digested food facilitates the absorption of water in the small intestine 2 marks) Total: 7 marks 206.C€-810 1-3 3 inthe magi i 3. The figure below shows a magnetic resonance image of the lateral side of the upper body ofa person Source: Pajjon Magneeti Images, URL: bip//wyw.pudonmagneet svimages ead necking (21 une 2008) (a) Name structure X and state is function, marks) (©) Whats the importance of structure Z to structure Y? rr) (©) ‘The dingram below shows the transverse section of structure Y and an outline ofthe arm (On the above diagram, draw the reflex arc for the withdrawal reflex of the arm and fabel the

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