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