AIC SS 2 Biology Revision Test for 3rd Term 2022/23
  • 1. The major zones of the marine habitat include all except.........
A) Neptunic zone
B) Littoral zone
C) Supratidal zone
D) Benthic zone
  • 2. The excessive growth of plant life or algae in water courses or bodies caused by an increase in organic nutrients or minerals leading to the death of aquatic organisms is called ...........
A) Eutropication
B) Eutriphication
C) Etrophication
D) Eutrophication
  • 3. The following are the processes involved in the formation of urine except.......
A) Hormonal secretion
B) Ultra filteration
C) Selective reabsorption
D) Glomerulus in the bowman's capsule
  • 4. Selective reabsorption occurs in one of the following.
A) Henle's loop
B) Urethra
C) Distal tubule
D) Bowman's capsule
  • 5. Effects of food shortage on the size of a population include the following except.......
A) Decline in the rate of reproduction
B) Competition
C) Emigration
D) Increased supply of a particular type of food
  • 6. Abiotic factors affecting a population include the following except......
A) Space
B) Parasites
C) Water
D) Heat
  • 7. The following are biotic factors affecting a population except......
A) Food
B) Mortality
C) Light
D) Competition
  • 8. A factor which limits the population growth is called .......
A) Balance in nature
B) Limiting factor
C) Dispersal
D) Environmental resistance
  • 9. One of the following is not an importance of family planning to a nation.
A) Prevention of indiscriminate abortion
B) Promotion of maternal and mother's health
C) Increased risk of STDs
D) Prevention of population explosion
  • 10. The organelle used for osmoregulation in unicellular organisms such as amoeba and paramecium is called ..........
A) Endoplasmic reticulum
B) Contractile vacuole
C) Cytoplasm
D) Ribosome
  • 11. The maintenance of a fairly constant internal environment in an organism is known as .........
A) Concentration gradient
B) Osmotic pressure balance
C) Homeostasis
D) Neutralisation
  • 12. One of the following secrets synovial fluid which acts as a shock absorber.
A) Synovial fluid
B) Cartilage
C) Synovial cavity
D) Synovial membrane
  • 13. ------------- joint allows movement in almost all directions
A) Gliding
B) Pivot
C) Ball and socket
D) Hinge
  • 14. Muscles are attached to bones by means of strong whitish cord called ----------
A) Tonsil
B) Cartilage
C) Tendons
D) Ligament
  • 15. One of the following is not a sucking mouth part of animals exhibiting a sucking mechanism
A) Labella
B) Probosics
C) Scolex
D) Stylet
  • 16. One of the following antibodies cause microorganisms to stick together in the body and reduce their pathogenic actions.
A) Antitoxins
B) Lysin
C) Precipitins
D) Agglutinins
  • 17. The following are the characteristics of leucocytes except -------
A) Amoeboid in shape
B) Concave and circular
C) Colourless
D) Nucleated
  • 18. One of the following is not peculiar to the red blood cell
A) Microscopic
B) Circular and concave
C) Colourless when seen singly
D) Old ones are destroyed in the liver
  • 19. The following are parts of the chewing and biting mouth parts except ---------
A) Probosics
B) Labrum
C) Labium
D) Maxillae
E) Mandibles
  • 20. Pulmonary artery is the blood vessel connected to -------------.
A) Right ventricle
B) Right auricle
C) Left ventricle
D) Left auricle
  • 21. What is the main function of the kidney?
A) Filtration of blood
B) Production of hormones
C) Digestion of food
D) Regulation of body temperature
  • 22. Which of the following is a disease of the kidney?
A) Diabetes
B) Influenza
C) Asthma
D) Arthritis
  • 23. What are the effects of kidney diseases on the body?
A) Increased blood pressure
B) Strengthened immune system
C) Enhanced vision
D) Improved digestion
  • 24. Which of the following is a remedy for the effects of kidney diseases?
A) Dialysis
B) Physical exercise
C) Antibiotics
D) Chemotherapy
  • 25. What are the functions of the liver?
A) Regulation of body temperature
B) Protection of the lungs
C) Production of red blood cells
D) Detoxification of harmful substances
  • 26. Which of the following is a disease of the liver?
A) Osteoporosis
B) Cirrhosis
C) Pneumonia
D) Malaria
  • 27. What are the effects of liver diseases on the body?
A) Improved memory
B) Accelerated wound healing
C) Impaired digestion
D) Increased muscle strength
  • 28. Which of the following is a remedy for the effects of liver diseases?
A) Vitamin supplements
B) Liver transplantation
C) Meditation
D) Physical therapy
  • 29. What is the structure and function of the mammalian skin?
A) Muscle contraction and relaxation
B) Vision and hearing
C) Protection and temperature regulation
D) Digestion and absorption
  • 30. Where are the hormonal glands located?
A) Pancreas
B) Stomach
C) Endocrine system
D) Lungs
  • 31. What is the function of hormones?
A) Transmission of nerve impulses
B) Regulation of body functions
C) Production of energy
D) Strengthening of bones
  • 32. What is the effect of over-secretion of hormones?
A) Weakened immune system
B) Decreased heart rate
C) Increased blood pressure
D) Weight loss
  • 33. What is the effect of under-secretion (deficiency) of hormones?
A) Reduced growth rate
B) Enhanced muscle strength
C) Improved cognitive function
D) Accelerated wound healing
  • 34. Where are plant hormones primarily located?
A) Roots
B) Leaves
C) Flowers
D) Stem
  • 35. What are the functions of plant hormones?
A) Reproduction of plants
B) Photosynthesis
C) Formation of seeds
D) Regulation of plant growth and development
  • 36. What is a modern application of auxin in crop harvesting?
A) Disease prevention
B) Soil fertilization
C) Pest control
D) Weed control
  • 37. Which components make up the central nervous system?
A) Liver and kidneys
B) Heart and lungs
C) Stomach and intestines
D) Brain and spinal cord
  • 38. What is the structure and function of the spinal cord?
A) Digestion and absorption of nutrients
B) Production of hormones
C) Communication between the brain and body
D) Oxygen exchange in the lungs
  • 39. Which of the following is a component of the brain?
A) Nephrons
B) Neurons
C) Red blood cells
D) Alveoli
  • 40. What are the functions of the central nervous system?
A) Digestion of food
B) Maintenance of body temperature
C) Regulation of hormone production
D) Control of voluntary and involuntary body movements
  • 41. What are the differences between hormonal and neuronal coordination?
A) Hormonal coordination occurs only in plants, while neuronal coordination occurs only in animals.
B) Neuronal coordination involves the release of hormones.
C) Neuronal coordination relies on electrical impulses, while hormonal coordination relies on chemical signals.
D) Hormonal coordination is slower but more precise than neuronal coordination.
  • 42. What is the somatic nervous system responsible for?
A) Coordinating voluntary movements
B) Regulating hormone production
C) Maintaining body temperature
D) Controlling involuntary body functions
  • 43. What is the autonomic nervous system primarily involved in?
A) Controlling skeletal muscles
B) Processing sensory information
C) Regulating internal body functions
D) Conscious decision-making
  • 44. What is the structure and function of neurons?
A) Neurons are found only in the brain and spinal cord.
B) Neurons produce hormones that regulate body functions.
C) Neurons control voluntary muscle movements.
D) Neurons are specialized cells that transmit electrical impulses.
  • 45. How are neurons classified?
A) Based on their ability to produce hormones
B) Based on the direction of nerve impulse transmission
C) Based on their size
D) Based on their location in the body
  • 46. How are nervous impulses transmitted between neurons?
A) Through hormonal secretions
B) Through the digestive system
C) Through the bloodstream
D) Through electrical signals
  • 47. What is the pathway and action of a nerve impulse known as?
A) Reflex arc
B) Nervous system loop
C) Synaptic transmission
D) Neuronal feedback
  • 48. How is a conditional reflex characterized?
A) A voluntary action performed without conscious thought
B) A reflex that occurs only in the presence of hormones
C) An automatic response to pain or danger
D) An involuntary response to a specific stimulus that has been learned
  • 49. What is the role of conditional reflexes in behavior?
A) Regulating hormone production
B) Coordinating voluntary muscle movements
C) Shaping and modifying learned behaviors
D) Controlling involuntary body functions
  • 50. Which of the following is an example of a conditional reflex?
A) Salivating at the smell of food
B) Blinking in response to a bright light
C) Withdrawing a hand from a hot surface
D) Regulating body temperature through shivering
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