Higher Human Biology ERQ by Past Paper
Higher Human Biology
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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

 

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