Biology 5090 · O Level · Temperature control

Temperature control — practice question

Fig. 1.1 presents a vertical cut through the skin under two contrasting environmental conditions, A and B.
(a)[2]

On Fig. 1.1, add labels for each of the following: • a sweat gland • a capillary.

(b)[1]

Use the evidence in Fig. 1.1 to suggest how environmental condition B differs from environmental condition A.

(c(i))[2]

State two differences between the skin in environmental condition A and the skin in environmental condition B.

(c(ii))[3]

Explain the advantages to a person in environmental condition B of the two differences you have stated in your answer to (c)(i).

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