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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) Eutrophication
B) Eutriphication
C) Etrophication
D) Eutropication
  • 3. The following are the processes involved in the formation of urine except.......
A) Selective reabsorption
B) Ultra filteration
C) Hormonal secretion
D) Glomerulus in the bowman's capsule
  • 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) Increased supply of a particular type of food
B) Decline in the rate of reproduction
C) Competition
D) Emigration
  • 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) Competition
B) Mortality
C) Light
D) Food
  • 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) 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) Cytoplasm
C) Ribosome
D) Contractile vacuole
  • 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) Cartilage
B) Synovial membrane
C) Synovial fluid
D) Synovial cavity
  • 13. ------------- joint allows movement in almost all directions
A) Hinge
B) Ball and socket
C) Pivot
D) Gliding
  • 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) Labella
B) Stylet
C) Scolex
D) Probosics
  • 16. One of the following antibodies cause microorganisms to stick together in the body and reduce their pathogenic actions.
A) Precipitins
B) Antitoxins
C) Lysin
D) Agglutinins
  • 17. The following are the characteristics of leucocytes except -------
A) Nucleated
B) Concave and circular
C) Amoeboid in shape
D) Colourless
  • 18. One of the following is not peculiar to the red blood cell
A) Circular and concave
B) Microscopic
C) Old ones are destroyed in the liver
D) Colourless when seen singly
  • 19. The following are parts of the chewing and biting mouth parts except ---------
A) Probosics
B) Labrum
C) Maxillae
D) Mandibles
E) Labium
  • 20. Pulmonary artery is the blood vessel connected to -------------.
A) Left ventricle
B) Left auricle
C) Right auricle
D) Right ventricle
  • 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) Diabetes
C) Influenza
D) Asthma
  • 23. What are the effects of kidney diseases on the body?
A) Increased blood pressure
B) Strengthened immune system
C) Improved digestion
D) Enhanced vision
  • 24. Which of the following is a remedy for the effects of kidney diseases?
A) Antibiotics
B) Dialysis
C) Chemotherapy
D) Physical exercise
  • 25. What are the functions of the liver?
A) Regulation of body temperature
B) Protection of the lungs
C) Detoxification of harmful substances
D) Production of red blood cells
  • 26. Which of the following is a disease of the liver?
A) Pneumonia
B) Malaria
C) Cirrhosis
D) Osteoporosis
  • 27. What are the effects of liver diseases on the body?
A) Improved memory
B) Accelerated wound healing
C) Impaired digestion
D) Increased muscle strength
  • 28. Which of the following is a remedy for the effects of liver diseases?
A) Meditation
B) Physical therapy
C) Vitamin supplements
D) Liver transplantation
  • 29. What is the structure and function of the mammalian skin?
A) Protection and temperature regulation
B) Muscle contraction and relaxation
C) Vision and hearing
D) Digestion and absorption
  • 30. Where are the hormonal glands located?
A) Pancreas
B) Endocrine system
C) Stomach
D) Lungs
  • 31. What is the function of hormones?
A) Strengthening of bones
B) Transmission of nerve impulses
C) Production of energy
D) Regulation of body functions
  • 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) Improved cognitive function
B) Enhanced muscle strength
C) Accelerated wound healing
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) Photosynthesis
B) Regulation of plant growth and development
C) Formation of seeds
D) Reproduction of plants
  • 36. What is a modern application of auxin in crop harvesting?
A) Pest control
B) Weed control
C) Soil fertilization
D) Disease prevention
  • 37. Which components make up the central nervous system?
A) Liver and kidneys
B) Stomach and intestines
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) Digestion and absorption of nutrients
C) Oxygen exchange in the lungs
D) Production of hormones
  • 39. Which of the following is a component of the brain?
A) Nephrons
B) Alveoli
C) Neurons
D) Red blood cells
  • 40. What are the functions of the central nervous system?
A) Control of voluntary and involuntary body movements
B) Maintenance of body temperature
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) Controlling involuntary body functions
B) Maintaining body temperature
C) Coordinating voluntary movements
D) Regulating hormone production
  • 43. What is the autonomic nervous system primarily involved in?
A) Controlling skeletal muscles
B) Regulating internal body functions
C) Conscious decision-making
D) Processing sensory information
  • 44. What is the structure and function of neurons?
A) Neurons produce hormones that regulate body functions.
B) Neurons are found only in the brain and spinal cord.
C) Neurons control voluntary muscle movements.
D) Neurons are specialized cells that transmit electrical impulses.
  • 45. How are neurons classified?
A) Based on their location in the body
B) Based on their size
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 electrical signals
B) Through the digestive system
C) Through hormonal secretions
D) Through the bloodstream
  • 47. What is the pathway and action of a nerve impulse known as?
A) Neuronal feedback
B) Nervous system loop
C) Reflex arc
D) Synaptic transmission
  • 48. How is a conditional reflex characterized?
A) An automatic response to pain or danger
B) A voluntary action performed without conscious thought
C) A reflex that occurs only in the presence of hormones
D) An involuntary response to a specific stimulus that has been learned
  • 49. What is the role of conditional reflexes in behavior?
A) Controlling involuntary body functions
B) Regulating hormone production
C) Coordinating voluntary muscle movements
D) Shaping and modifying learned behaviors
  • 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) Blinking in response to a bright light
D) Withdrawing a hand from a hot surface
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