Health Education Questions and Answers - Grade 7 End Term 2 Exams 2023 Set 1

QUESTIONS

1. During group discussion on common health concerns in the community for creating awareness, a group was asked to identify examples of infectious diseases and upper respiratory tract infections in their community. Give three examples in each case.
   (6mks)
   1. Infectious diseases
   2. Upper respiratory tract infections
2. Give two examples of each type of nutrients given below.   (4mks)
   1. Micronutrients
   2. Macronutrients
3. Give three uses of proteins in the body  (3mks)
4. Jane was taken to hospital and was diagnosed with Beriberi. Identify the mineral she lacked in her body and three signs or symptoms she was likely to show...(4mks)
   1. Mineral she lacked
   2. Signs and symptoms
5. Write two reasons why fibre is required in our diet.  (2mks)
6. Grade 7 learners were asked to name some common diseases that affect the human digestive system. Give four diseases they mentioned. (4mks)
7. The table below shows the excretory organs in the body. Fill in the table by writing excretory product of each organ. (4mks) 
   

   Excretory organ	Excretory product
   Lung
   Skin
   Kidney
   Liver

8. The diagram below shows the skin. Name the labelled parts.  (5mks)
   
9. Name three examples of skin conditions and diseases.   (3mks)
10. Dr. Wamae was invited to Hekima Junior secondary school to teach grade 7 learners about risk factors associated with heart attack. Write three factors he mentioned.    (3mks)
11. Write three signs and symptoms of hypertension.  (3mks)
12. Give three mental health disorders that can cause mental health.   (3mks)
13. Write one environmental factor that affects one's mental well being   (1mk)
14. Peter went to a hospital and after diagnosis and tests, he was given the doctor's prescription. State three information likely to be found in the doctor's prescription.  (3mks)
15. The diagram below shows an item found in the first aid kit. Identify its name and use.   (2mks)
    
    Name  ______________________________________
    Use _________________________________________

MARKING SCHEME

1.  
   1. Infectious diseases
      1. Corona virus
      2. Cholera
      3. Malaria
   2. Upper respiratory tract infections
      1. Tuberculosis
      2. Pneumonia 
      3. Tonsilitis
2.  
   1. Micronutrients
      • Vitamins
      • Minerals
   2. Macronurients
      • Fats and oils
      • Carbohydrates
3.  
   1. Repairing injured parts of the body.
   2. Building body muscles.
   3. Making blood and hormones.
4.  
   1. vitamin B1
   2.  
      • shortness of breath
      • swollen teat
      • weak muscles
5.  
   • Prevents constipation
   • Controls diarrhoea
6.  
   • ulcers
   • constipation
   • roundworm infestation
   • acid reflux
7.  
   

   Excretory organ	Excretory product
   Lung	Carbon dioxide, excess water
   Skin	Excess salts, water
   Kidney	Excess water, salts
   Liver	Urea

8.  
   • P- Epidermiş
   • T- Dermis
   • R- Sweat glands
   • M- Hair root
   • S- Oil gland
9.  
   1. Scabies
   2. Fungal infections
   3. Boils
10.  
    1. Diabetes
    2. Hypertension
    3. Smoking
    4. Drug and substance abuse
11.  
    1. Fatigue
    2. Nose bleeding
    3. Chest pains
    4. Irregular heart  beat
12.  
    • Depression disorder
    • Eating disorders
    • Anxiety disorder
13. Air pollution
14.  
    • Patient's name
    • Date of Birth
    • Medication/ amount not medicine
15.  
    • Name - Forceps or tweezers
    • Use - Holding cotton wool when cleaning wounds