Question 7
.(a) Mention five factors that could affect human posture [ 5 marks ]
(b) State two effects of incorrect posture on:
(i) Physical appearance;
(ii) body organs [ 4 marks ]
(c) Explain the following terms as used in health education;
(i) safety education;
(ii) accident. [6 marks ]
(d) State five effects of hypothyroidism in humans [ 5 marks ]
Observation
This question was attempted by many candidates and their performance was fair. In part (a) (i) and (ii) candidates made mentioned factors that could affect human posture. In part (b)(i) and (ii) candidates could not correctly state effects of incorrect posture on physical appearance and body organs instead, they listed types of posture. In part (c) candidates correctly explained safety education and accident. In part (d) candidates could not correctly state effects of hypothyroidism in humans, they stated wrong answers such as more sweat is produced when more blood flow is available as effects of hypothyroidism.
The expected answers are as follows:
(a) FACTORS AFFECTING HUMAN POSTURE
(b) EFFECTS OF INCORRECT POSTURE ON
(i) PHYSICAL APPEARANCE
EFFECTS OF INCORRECT POSTURE ON
(ii) BODY ORGANS
(c) EXPLANATION OF TERMS AS USED IN HEALTH EDUCATION
Is a planned programme; to provide knowledge, skill, right attitude and practical measures;
which enable an individual to avoid injury and accident; in an environment.
Is the unexpected/unplanned event; that occur as a result of human activity; which cause death/injury/deformity and harm to person or property.
(d) EFFECTS OF HYPOTHYODISM