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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) Benthic zone
B) Neptunic zone
C) Supratidal 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) Ultra filteration
B) Hormonal secretion
C) Selective reabsorption
D) Glomerulus in the bowman's capsule
  • 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) Emigration
C) Increased supply of a particular type of food
D) Competition
  • 6. Abiotic factors affecting a population include the following except......
A) Water
B) Parasites
C) Space
D) Heat
  • 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) Limiting factor
B) Environmental resistance
C) Balance in nature
D) Dispersal
  • 9. One of the following is not an importance of family planning to a nation.
A) Prevention of population explosion
B) Promotion of maternal and mother's health
C) Increased risk of STDs
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) Ribosome
C) Cytoplasm
D) Endoplasmic reticulum
  • 11. The maintenance of a fairly constant internal environment in an organism is known as .........
A) Osmotic pressure balance
B) Concentration gradient
C) Neutralisation
D) Homeostasis
  • 12. One of the following secrets synovial fluid which acts as a shock absorber.
A) Cartilage
B) Synovial membrane
C) Synovial fluid
D) Synovial cavity
  • 13. ------------- joint allows movement in almost all directions
A) Ball and socket
B) Pivot
C) Hinge
D) Gliding
  • 14. Muscles are attached to bones by means of strong whitish cord called ----------
A) Tendons
B) Ligament
C) Cartilage
D) Tonsil
  • 15. One of the following is not a sucking mouth part of animals exhibiting a sucking mechanism
A) Scolex
B) Probosics
C) Stylet
D) Labella
  • 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) Concave and circular
B) Colourless
C) Amoeboid in shape
D) Nucleated
  • 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) Labrum
B) Mandibles
C) Probosics
D) Labium
E) Maxillae
  • 20. Pulmonary artery is the blood vessel connected to -------------.
A) Left auricle
B) Right auricle
C) Right ventricle
D) Left ventricle
  • 21. What is the main function of the kidney?
A) Regulation of body temperature
B) Digestion of food
C) Production of hormones
D) Filtration of blood
  • 22. Which of the following is a disease of the kidney?
A) Asthma
B) Influenza
C) Diabetes
D) Arthritis
  • 23. What are the effects of kidney diseases on the body?
A) Strengthened immune system
B) Enhanced vision
C) Increased blood pressure
D) Improved digestion
  • 24. Which of the following is a remedy for the effects of kidney diseases?
A) Dialysis
B) Chemotherapy
C) Physical exercise
D) Antibiotics
  • 25. What are the functions of the liver?
A) Regulation of body temperature
B) Production of red blood cells
C) Detoxification of harmful substances
D) Protection of the lungs
  • 26. Which of the following is a disease of the liver?
A) Osteoporosis
B) Cirrhosis
C) Malaria
D) Pneumonia
  • 27. What are the effects of liver diseases on the body?
A) Increased muscle strength
B) Accelerated wound healing
C) Impaired digestion
D) Improved memory
  • 28. Which of the following is a remedy for the effects of liver diseases?
A) Meditation
B) Vitamin supplements
C) Liver transplantation
D) Physical therapy
  • 29. What is the structure and function of the mammalian skin?
A) Digestion and absorption
B) Protection and temperature regulation
C) Vision and hearing
D) Muscle contraction and relaxation
  • 30. Where are the hormonal glands located?
A) Lungs
B) Pancreas
C) Stomach
D) Endocrine system
  • 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) Weakened immune system
B) Increased blood pressure
C) Weight loss
D) Decreased heart rate
  • 33. What is the effect of under-secretion (deficiency) of hormones?
A) Improved cognitive function
B) Accelerated wound healing
C) Reduced growth rate
D) Enhanced muscle strength
  • 34. Where are plant hormones primarily located?
A) Stem
B) Flowers
C) Roots
D) Leaves
  • 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) Soil fertilization
B) Weed control
C) Pest control
D) Disease prevention
  • 37. Which components make up the central nervous system?
A) Liver and kidneys
B) Stomach and intestines
C) Heart and lungs
D) Brain and spinal cord
  • 38. What is the structure and function of the spinal cord?
A) Digestion and absorption of nutrients
B) Communication between the brain and body
C) Production of hormones
D) Oxygen exchange in the lungs
  • 39. Which of the following is a component of the brain?
A) Red blood cells
B) Neurons
C) Nephrons
D) Alveoli
  • 40. What are the functions of the central nervous system?
A) Maintenance of body temperature
B) Digestion of food
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 is slower but more precise than neuronal coordination.
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 occurs only in plants, while neuronal coordination occurs only in animals.
  • 42. What is the somatic nervous system responsible for?
A) Controlling involuntary body functions
B) Coordinating voluntary movements
C) Maintaining body temperature
D) Regulating hormone production
  • 43. What is the autonomic nervous system primarily involved in?
A) Regulating internal body functions
B) Conscious decision-making
C) Processing sensory information
D) Controlling skeletal muscles
  • 44. What is the structure and function of neurons?
A) Neurons control voluntary muscle movements.
B) Neurons produce hormones that regulate body functions.
C) Neurons are specialized cells that transmit electrical impulses.
D) Neurons are found only in the brain and spinal cord.
  • 45. How are neurons classified?
A) Based on their ability to produce hormones
B) Based on their size
C) Based on the direction of nerve impulse transmission
D) Based on their location in the body
  • 46. How are nervous impulses transmitted between neurons?
A) Through electrical signals
B) Through the digestive system
C) Through the bloodstream
D) Through hormonal secretions
  • 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 reflex that occurs only in the presence of hormones
B) An involuntary response to a specific stimulus that has been learned
C) A voluntary action performed without conscious thought
D) An automatic response to pain or danger
  • 49. What is the role of conditional reflexes in behavior?
A) Controlling involuntary body functions
B) Shaping and modifying learned behaviors
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) Salivating at the smell of food
C) Blinking in response to a bright light
D) Regulating body temperature through shivering
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