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