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(1) Light enters the eye and stimulates photoreceptors (rods and cones) in the retina, which send signals along the optic nerve to the brain. To protect eyesight, wear sunglasses outdoors and limit screen time, as excessive screen use can strain the eyes. Prolonged close viewing of screens increases the risk of eye strain and vision problems. (2) A stimulus activates sensory receptors, which send impulses along sensory neurons to the spinal cord or brain. Sensory cells are located in the skin, eyes, ears, tongue, and nose. (3) Ahmad's meal is lacking in protein. If he continues this diet, he may suffer protein deficiency and related

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Science Form 2 Revision Questions

(1) Light enters the eye and stimulates photoreceptors (rods and cones) in the retina, which send signals along the optic nerve to the brain. To protect eyesight, wear sunglasses outdoors and limit screen time, as excessive screen use can strain the eyes. Prolonged close viewing of screens increases the risk of eye strain and vision problems. (2) A stimulus activates sensory receptors, which send impulses along sensory neurons to the spinal cord or brain. Sensory cells are located in the skin, eyes, ears, tongue, and nose. (3) Ahmad's meal is lacking in protein. If he continues this diet, he may suffer protein deficiency and related

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Science Form 2 Revision Questions

1. (a) Complete the path of sight mechanism from the light to the brain.
Light

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__________________

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Brain

Impulse

(b)Suggest with explanation how to protect your eyes and sight.


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(c) Iman frequently watch television in a short distance for a long period of time. What is the
risk that he will face?
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2. (a) Complete the path of response from a stimulus.
Stimulus

_________________
Response

Nerves

__________________

_________________

Nerves

(b) Where are the sensory cells located?


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3. The following diagram shows a lunch meal taken by Ahmad.

(a) (i) Based on the diagram, which class of food is lacking in her meal?
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(ii) What type of healthy problem he may suffer from if he keeps taking meals lacking of the
class of food mentioned in 3 (a)(i)?

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(iii) Give two examples of food that must be taken to prevent health problem stated in 3 (a)
(ii).
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Classes of Food
Nutrients are substances which are essential for healthy growth.

Calorie value is a measure of the heat given out per unit mass of fuel during complete
combustion. It is used to measure the energy content of the food (1 calorie = 4.18 Joules).

Balanced diet consists of food which contains carbohydrates, fats, proteins, minerals and
vitamins in the correct proportions to maintain good health.

Classes of food

Carbohydrate
Protein
Fat
Minerals
(i) Calcium
(ii) Iodine
(iii) Iron
(iv) Phosphorus
(v) Potassium
(vi) Sodium
Vitamins
(i) A
(ii) B
(iii) C
(iv) D
(v) E
(vi) K

Functions

Health problems if
lacking

Sources

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