Question 8
(a)(i) Who is a quack? [2 marks]
(ii) State four diseases of the female reproductive system. [4 marks]
(b)(i) Define the term nostrum. [2 marks]
(ii) List two types of nostrum. [2 marks]
(c) (i) List two attributes of an emotionally healthy individual. [2 marks]
(ii) Outline four factors that should be considered in siting a house. [4 marks]
(iii) Outline four ways by which protein is important in the human body. [4 marks]
Observation
This question number was popular among the candidates andmajority did well in it. However,
some candidates were stating the qualities of a good house rather than the factors to be considered
in siting a house.
The expected answers are:
(a)(i) Meaning of a quack
An untrained person/personnel; who claims to possess certain services/product; with no scientific proof of effectiveness; and with the intention of defrauding members of the public.
(ii) Diseases of the female reproductive system
- Trichomoniasis
- Ovarian cancer
- Vagina yeast
- Chlamydia
- Pelvic inflammatory disease
- Gonorrhoea
- Syphilis
- HIV/AIDS
- Herpes genitalia
- Human papillomavirus/genital warts
- Hepatitis B
- Uterine fibroids
- Endometriosis
- Vaginal thrush
(b)(i) Nostrum
is a medicine prepared; by an unqualified person; with no scientific proof of its effectiveness.
(ii) Types of nostrum
- Health tonic/concoction
- Miracle substances
- Magic potions
- Amulets/talisman
(c)(i) Attributes of an emotionally healthy individual
- Having strong values
- Feels comfortable about oneself/personal welfare
- Feels right about others
- Has ability to cope/meet with life demands
- Has ability to withstand stress/strain
- Tolerates other people’s behaviour
- Has maturity in dealing/relating with people
- Is able to adapt to a new environment
- Has self acceptance without being proud/conceited
- Has the ability to make rational decisions/plans for future
(ii) Factors to be considered in siting a house
- The soil must be well drained/not waterlogged
- Has a safe and convenient water supply
- Has a good orientation of house to take advantage of sunlight and wind
- Has a good topography
- Is located far away from insect infected areas/swamps
- Is accessible to the road
- Is located away from noise/market/industries
- Is accessible to infrastructures/named
(iii) Importance of protein in the human body
- It is used for growth
- It is used for the repair of worn-out tissues cell
- It aids reproduction
- It is for the production of hormones
- It is for the production of enzymes
- It is for tissues and cell /bones/muscles/nerves formation
- It is for production of antibodies/immunity/prevention of diseases
- It is for production of blood
- It is a source of energy