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