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Two ways popular culture may affect an individual's sense of self

This is a question which appeared on the June 2024 AQA A Level Sociology topics on sociology (paper 2), the media section. I include below an answer which should get 10/10. The trick here is to make sure you read the Item and pick up on the two main points: One = accepting mainstream culture Two = rejection or rebelling against mainstream culture. You then need to use theories and examples…

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10 mark essay questions AS anatomy and physiology

Taking a look at the AS level Specification for anatomy and physiology and comparing the past exam questions from 2009 to present, I noticed to regularity of the use of the same parts of the specification within the 10 mark essay questions.

Below is an example of a 10 mark questions based on the Skeletal and muscular system section of the specification.

The two questions are extremely similar and the answers are nearly identical.

If a similar question was to be asked again on this part of the section, the answers would undoubtedly be the same. Therefore, learn these answers and write yourself a 'Perfect Model' answer.

June 2011

Question: Critically evaluate the effect of an impact sport and a repetitive action sport on the skeletal system of a young performer

Specification: Evaluate critically the the impact of different types of physical activity (contact sports, high impact sports and activities involving repetitive actions) on the skeletal system and muscular systems (osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, growth plate, joint stability, posture and alignment) with reference to lifelong involvement in an active lifestyle

Positive effects on skeletal system

Increased bone density - this thickens the bone helping to prevent injury

Can help prevent osteoporosis - which is reduced bone density or mass

Increased health or stability of joints - ligaments and tendons around joints strengthen

Reduced risk of osteoarthritis - articular cartilage thickens which helps to reduce friction between bones

Improved posture and alignment - increased strength of core stability muscles eg. multifidis

Weight maintenance - can put less stress on skeletal system

Negative effects on skeletal system

Increase risk of Osteoarthritis

Increased risk of Growth plate injuries or growth plate damage

Can lead to overuse or chronic injuries

Can lead to impact injuries

Injury can limit or stop participation or lead to forced sedentary lifestyle

January 2010

Question: Discuss the positive and negative effects on the skeletal system of young people performing: Contact sports, High impact sports, activities involving repetitive actions

Positive effects

Stronger or healthier bones / increase in peak bone density or calcium deposits

reduced risk of osteoporosis

reduced risk of damage to growth plates

Healthier joints / increase in thickness of articular cartilage or hyaline cartilage

reduced risk of developing osteoarthritis in later life

stronger ligaments - increased joint stability

better lubrication of synovial joints

decreased mechanical strain on joints due to exercise helping to manage weight as part of an active, healthy, balanced lifestyle

Negative effects

Increased risk of damage to articular cartilage which can lead to osteoarthritis in later life

Increased risk of ligament being stretched or torn / sprain which will decrease joint stability

Increased risk of damage to growth plates or immature bone. The growth plate closes towards the end of adolescence. E.g. Tom Daley - limited number of platform dives a day

Increased risk of an impact or acute injury / break or fracture. e.g. Wayne rooney - metatarsal

Increased risk of overuse or chronic injury

Increased risk of inflamed bursa

I will be posting an example of a 10 mark answer for these 2 questions soon.

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