2024 WAEC GCE SECOND SERIES (NOV.) HEALTH EDUCATION: 2025 WAEC GCE 2nd Series (Nov.) Health Education (health) Verified Ans. (3909)

(1)

(i) It shields underlying tissues from injury, pathogens, and dehydration.

(ii) It takes in nutrients and essential substances.

(iii) It produces and releases substances like mucus and hormones.

(iv) It removes waste and aids in filtration

(2)

(PICK ANY THREE)

(i) Endocrine glands lack ducts

(ii) It secretes hormones

(iii) It is highly vascularized

(iv) It is regulated by feedback mechanisms

(v) It has long-lasting effects

(3a)

(PICK ANY FOUR)

(i) Smoking

(ii) Exposure to secondhand smoke

(iii) Inhaling toxic fumes or pollutants

(iv) Lack of physical activity

(v) Poor indoor air quality (e.g, mold, dust)

(vi) Frequent respiratory infections (e.g, not treating colds properly)

(3b)

(PICK ANY FIVE)

(i) Asthma

(ii) Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

(iii) Pneumonia

(iv) Tuberculosis (TB)

(v) Bronchitis

(vi) Emphysema

(vii) Lung cancer

(viii) Pulmonary fibrosis

(4) 

(PICK ANY FIVE)

(i) Clean and safe facilities

(ii) Adequate ventilation and lighting

(iii) Access to clean water and sanitation

(iv) Proper waste disposal systems

(v) Availability of health services and first aid

(vi) Promotion of mental and social well-being

(5)

(i) Fitness Level: Exercise lowers resting heart rate.

(ii) Body Temperature: Higher temperatures increase heart rate.

(iii) Emotions: Stress and excitement raise heart rate.

(iv) Medications: Some drugs can increase or decrease heart rate.

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(6a)

(i) Loneliness: Widows often experience profound loneliness and grief after losing a spouse.

(ii) Economic Insecurity: The loss of income can lead to financial difficulties, especially if they have dependents.

(iii) Lack of Support: Many widows face limited social support, making it harder to cope with their loss.

(6b)

Metabolism refers to the process by which the body converts food into energy and the raw materials needed for growth, maintenance, and repair. It involves a complex network of chemical reactions that occur within cells, tissues, and organs.

(7a)

(i) Proper handwashing with soap before handling food.

(ii) Maintaining clean cooking utensils and surfaces.

(iii) Ensuring food is cooked thoroughly to eliminate bacteria.

(iv) Storing food at safe temperatures to prevent spoilage.

(7b) 

(i) Refrigeration or freezing.

(ii) Use of airtight containers to prevent contamination.

(iii) Adding preservatives (e.g., salt or vinegar) where appropriate.

(iv) Reheating food to the right temperature before serving.

(7c) 

(i) Food poisoning due to bacterial contamination.

(ii) Spread of foodborne illnesses such as salmonella or E. coli.

(7d) 

(i) Blood type compatibility between donor and recipient.

(ii) Screening the blood for infectious diseases (e.g., HIV, hepatitis).

(iii) Ensuring proper storage and handling of the blood.

(iv) Assessing the patient's overall health and need for transfusion.

(7e) 

(i) Depression or anxiety.

(ii) Impaired judgment and decision-making.

(iii) Increased aggression or irritability.

(iv) Memory loss or cognitive decline.

(7f) 

(i) Enrolling in a structured rehabilitation or therapy program.

(ii) Providing ongoing support through counseling and peer support groups.

(8a)

(i) Rat: Plague or Leptospirosis

(ii) Blackfly: River Blindness (Onchocerciasis)

(iii) Tick: Lyme Disease or Babesiosis

(iv) Housefly: Dysentery

(v) Female Anopheles mosquito: Malaria

(8bi) 

Water pollution

(8bii) 

(i) Spread of waterborne diseases.

(ii) Contamination of drinking water sources.

(iii) Harm to aquatic life.

(iv) Reduced agricultural productivity due to polluted irrigation water.

(8biii)

(i) Construction of proper drainage systems.

(ii) Planting trees to reduce surface runoff.

(iii) Avoiding the dumping of waste in waterways.

(8c)

Maternal mortality refers to the death of a woman during pregnancy, childbirth, or within 42 days of delivery, due to causes related to pregnancy or its management.