|
Year |
Unit |
Topic |
Question |
|
2025 |
2 |
2.2 2.3 |
A Write notes on the follicular and luteal phases of the menstrual cycle. 9 OR B Write notes on the biology of controlling fertility and the methods of contraception. 9 |
|
2024 |
1 |
1.1 1.3 |
A Write notes on somatic and germline cells, including cell division in both these cell types. 8 OR B Write notes on the production of the primary and mature mRNA transcripts. 8 |
|
2023 |
3 |
3.4 3.7/8 |
A Describe the mode of action of recreational drugs and the effects on the body of their repeated use. 8 OR B Describe the contents of vaccines, and the design of clinical trials used to establish their effectiveness. 8 |
|
2022 |
2 |
2.7 2.8 |
A Discuss the formation of a thrombus and the damaging effects it can cause in the body. 9 OR B Discuss the production, transport, and role of cholesterol in the body. 9 |
|
2021 |
2 |
2.4 2.5 |
A Discuss the use of antenatal screening and diagnostic testing to monitor the health of the developing fetus during pregnancy. 9 OR B Discuss the structure and function of arteries, veins and capillaries in the circulatory system. 9 |
|
2019 |
3 |
3.3 3.7 |
A Discuss the encoding, storage and retrieval of information in memory. 9 OR B Describe vaccination and discuss its role in establishing herd immunity in a population. 9 |
|
2018 |
2 |
2.1/2 2.3 |
A Give an account of hormonal control of puberty and sperm production in males. 8 OR B Give an account of treatments for male and female infertility. 8 |
|
2017 |
1 |
1.2 1.3 |
A Describe the structure of DNA and the process of DNA replication. 9 OR B Describe the structure of RNA and the process of transcription. 9 |
|
2016 |
2 |
2.7 2.8 |
A Discuss the causes, development and associated health problems of atherosclerosis. 8 OR B Discuss the diagnosis, treatment and role of insulin in Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. 8 |
|
2015 |
2 |
2.2 2.6 |
A Describe hormonal control of the menstrual cycle under the following headings: (i) events leading to ovulation; 6 (ii) events following ovulation. 4 OR B Describe the cardiac cycle under the following headings: (i) the conducting system of the heart; 5 (ii) nervous control of the cardiac cycle. 5 |