Health Education Paper 2 WASSCE (PC 2ND), 2019

Question 8

 

  1. Explain the following factors in relation to courtship:
    1. genotype;
    2. compatibility;
    3. partner’s background.[6 marks]
  2. Name four enzymes present in the small intestine. [4 marks]
  3. Outline five characteristic behaviours of infants. [5 marks]
  4. State five functions of the female reproductive system. [5 marks]

Observation

 

Many candidates could not explain the factors in relation to courtship, instead, they were only defining the terms.


The expected answers are:


  1. Explanation of the following factors in relation to courtship
    1. Genotype – is part of the genetic make-up of a cell/individual. Both partners should be aware of their genotype before going into courtship to avoid hereditary diseases in their offspring
    2. Compatibility – is the ability to exist/perform together inspite of differences Both partners should be able to tolerate each other’s differences at all times
    3. Partner’s background The background of the members of the families of both partners should be considered to avoid complex/conflicts/diseases/named.
  2.  
  3. Enzymes Present in small intestine
    • - maltase
    • - lactase
    • - sucrase
    • - erepsin
    • - lipase
    • - trypsin
    • - pancreatic amylase
    NB: Spellings must be correct to score
  4.  
  5. Characteristic behaviours of infants
    • - Cries a lot to indicate hunger/discomfort/attract attention
    • - eats well and frequently
    • - sleeps a lot
    • - moves eyes to follow the movement of objects
    • - attracted by bright colours/light
    • - mother’s presence usually recognized
    • - responds to stimuli very quickly
    • - cannot control body movement.
    • - restlessness/playful
    • - incontinence/free discharge of urine or faeces
  6.  
  7. Functions of the female reproductive system
    • - production of hormones for secondary sexual characteristics
    • - produces hormones which maintain pregnancy once the eggs become fertilized until birth
    • - produces the female reproductive cells/Ova
    • - site for fertilization
    • - to force the baby out of the womb when it is time/provides exit for birth
    • - produces hormone which maintains the female menstrual cycle
    • - provides nourishment and protect the developing foetus/ baby until birth.
    • - receives the sperm/penis during coition/sexual intercourse
    • - produces milk to nourish the newborn
    • - provides sexual sensation/arousal
    • - serves as passage for menstrual flow