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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) Benthic zone
D) Littoral 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) Etrophication
B) Eutrophication
C) Eutropication
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) Distal tubule
C) Urethra
D) Henle's loop
  • 5. Effects of food shortage on the size of a population include the following except.......
A) Emigration
B) Competition
C) Increased supply of a particular type of food
D) Decline in the rate of reproduction
  • 6. Abiotic factors affecting a population include the following except......
A) Parasites
B) Water
C) Space
D) Heat
  • 7. The following are biotic factors affecting a population except......
A) Food
B) Competition
C) Light
D) Mortality
  • 8. A factor which limits the population growth is called .......
A) Balance in nature
B) Dispersal
C) Environmental resistance
D) Limiting factor
  • 9. One of the following is not an importance of family planning to a nation.
A) Increased risk of STDs
B) Prevention of indiscriminate abortion
C) Promotion of maternal and mother's health
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) Ribosome
D) Cytoplasm
  • 11. The maintenance of a fairly constant internal environment in an organism is known as .........
A) Concentration gradient
B) Osmotic pressure balance
C) Neutralisation
D) Homeostasis
  • 12. One of the following secrets synovial fluid which acts as a shock absorber.
A) Synovial membrane
B) Cartilage
C) Synovial cavity
D) Synovial fluid
  • 13. ------------- joint allows movement in almost all directions
A) Pivot
B) Hinge
C) Ball and socket
D) Gliding
  • 14. Muscles are attached to bones by means of strong whitish cord called ----------
A) Ligament
B) Tonsil
C) Cartilage
D) Tendons
  • 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) Precipitins
B) Agglutinins
C) Lysin
D) Antitoxins
  • 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) Colourless when seen singly
B) Old ones are destroyed in the liver
C) Microscopic
D) Circular and concave
  • 19. The following are parts of the chewing and biting mouth parts except ---------
A) Mandibles
B) Labium
C) Maxillae
D) Labrum
E) Probosics
  • 20. Pulmonary artery is the blood vessel connected to -------------.
A) Right ventricle
B) Left ventricle
C) Right auricle
D) Left auricle
  • 21. What is the main function of the kidney?
A) Filtration of blood
B) Digestion of food
C) Production of hormones
D) Regulation of body temperature
  • 22. Which of the following is a disease of the kidney?
A) Asthma
B) Arthritis
C) Influenza
D) Diabetes
  • 23. What are the effects of kidney diseases on the body?
A) Improved digestion
B) Increased blood pressure
C) Strengthened immune system
D) Enhanced vision
  • 24. Which of the following is a remedy for the effects of kidney diseases?
A) Antibiotics
B) Physical exercise
C) Chemotherapy
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) Osteoporosis
B) Pneumonia
C) Cirrhosis
D) Malaria
  • 27. What are the effects of liver diseases on the body?
A) Accelerated wound healing
B) Improved memory
C) Increased muscle strength
D) Impaired digestion
  • 28. Which of the following is a remedy for the effects of liver diseases?
A) Liver transplantation
B) Meditation
C) Physical therapy
D) Vitamin supplements
  • 29. What is the structure and function of the mammalian skin?
A) Vision and hearing
B) Muscle contraction and relaxation
C) Protection and temperature regulation
D) Digestion and absorption
  • 30. Where are the hormonal glands located?
A) Endocrine system
B) Stomach
C) Pancreas
D) Lungs
  • 31. What is the function of hormones?
A) Regulation of body functions
B) Transmission of nerve impulses
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) Flowers
B) Stem
C) Leaves
D) Roots
  • 35. What are the functions of plant hormones?
A) Reproduction of plants
B) Regulation of plant growth and development
C) Formation of seeds
D) Photosynthesis
  • 36. What is a modern application of auxin in crop harvesting?
A) Soil fertilization
B) Disease prevention
C) Pest control
D) Weed control
  • 37. Which components make up the central nervous system?
A) Brain and spinal cord
B) Heart and lungs
C) Liver and kidneys
D) Stomach and intestines
  • 38. What is the structure and function of the spinal cord?
A) Production of hormones
B) Digestion and absorption of nutrients
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) Red blood cells
B) Nephrons
C) Neurons
D) Alveoli
  • 40. What are the functions of the central nervous system?
A) Control of voluntary and involuntary body movements
B) Regulation of hormone production
C) Digestion of food
D) Maintenance of body temperature
  • 41. What are the differences between hormonal and neuronal coordination?
A) Hormonal coordination is slower but more precise than neuronal coordination.
B) Hormonal coordination occurs only in plants, while neuronal coordination occurs only in animals.
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) Regulating hormone production
C) Controlling involuntary body functions
D) Coordinating voluntary movements
  • 43. What is the autonomic nervous system primarily involved in?
A) Controlling skeletal muscles
B) Regulating internal body functions
C) Processing sensory information
D) Conscious decision-making
  • 44. What is the structure and function of neurons?
A) Neurons are specialized cells that transmit electrical impulses.
B) Neurons produce hormones that regulate body functions.
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 ability to produce hormones
C) Based on their location in the body
D) Based on the direction of nerve impulse transmission
  • 46. How are nervous impulses transmitted between neurons?
A) Through electrical signals
B) Through the bloodstream
C) Through hormonal secretions
D) Through the digestive system
  • 47. What is the pathway and action of a nerve impulse known as?
A) Synaptic transmission
B) Nervous system loop
C) Neuronal feedback
D) Reflex arc
  • 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) A voluntary action performed without conscious thought
D) An involuntary response to a specific stimulus that has been learned
  • 49. What is the role of conditional reflexes in behavior?
A) Coordinating voluntary muscle movements
B) Shaping and modifying learned behaviors
C) Regulating hormone production
D) Controlling involuntary body functions
  • 50. Which of the following is an example of a conditional reflex?
A) Regulating body temperature through shivering
B) Salivating at the smell of food
C) Withdrawing a hand from a hot surface
D) Blinking in response to a bright light
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