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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) 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) Ultra filteration
D) Hormonal secretion
  • 4. Selective reabsorption occurs in one of the following.
A) Distal tubule
B) Henle's loop
C) Urethra
D) Bowman's capsule
  • 5. Effects of food shortage on the size of a population include the following except.......
A) Competition
B) Emigration
C) Decline in the rate of reproduction
D) Increased supply of a particular type of food
  • 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) Light
B) Food
C) Mortality
D) Competition
  • 8. A factor which limits the population growth is called .......
A) Limiting factor
B) Balance in nature
C) Dispersal
D) Environmental resistance
  • 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) Cytoplasm
B) Ribosome
C) Contractile vacuole
D) Endoplasmic reticulum
  • 11. The maintenance of a fairly constant internal environment in an organism is known as .........
A) Neutralisation
B) Concentration gradient
C) Homeostasis
D) Osmotic pressure balance
  • 12. One of the following secrets synovial fluid which acts as a shock absorber.
A) Cartilage
B) Synovial membrane
C) Synovial cavity
D) Synovial fluid
  • 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) Ligament
B) Cartilage
C) Tonsil
D) Tendons
  • 15. One of the following is not a sucking mouth part of animals exhibiting a sucking mechanism
A) Labella
B) Probosics
C) Stylet
D) Scolex
  • 16. One of the following antibodies cause microorganisms to stick together in the body and reduce their pathogenic actions.
A) Antitoxins
B) Lysin
C) Precipitins
D) Agglutinins
  • 17. The following are the characteristics of leucocytes except -------
A) Colourless
B) Amoeboid in shape
C) Nucleated
D) Concave and circular
  • 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) Maxillae
B) Mandibles
C) Labrum
D) Labium
E) Probosics
  • 20. Pulmonary artery is the blood vessel connected to -------------.
A) Right ventricle
B) Right auricle
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) Asthma
B) Influenza
C) Arthritis
D) Diabetes
  • 23. What are the effects of kidney diseases on the body?
A) Strengthened immune system
B) Improved digestion
C) Enhanced vision
D) Increased blood pressure
  • 24. Which of the following is a remedy for the effects of kidney diseases?
A) Chemotherapy
B) Physical exercise
C) Antibiotics
D) Dialysis
  • 25. What are the functions of the liver?
A) Regulation of body temperature
B) Detoxification of harmful substances
C) Protection of the lungs
D) Production of red blood cells
  • 26. Which of the following is a disease of the liver?
A) Cirrhosis
B) Pneumonia
C) Osteoporosis
D) Malaria
  • 27. What are the effects of liver diseases on the body?
A) Impaired digestion
B) Improved memory
C) Accelerated wound healing
D) Increased muscle strength
  • 28. Which of the following is a remedy for the effects of liver diseases?
A) Meditation
B) Liver transplantation
C) Vitamin supplements
D) Physical therapy
  • 29. What is the structure and function of the mammalian skin?
A) Digestion and absorption
B) Vision and hearing
C) Muscle contraction and relaxation
D) Protection and temperature regulation
  • 30. Where are the hormonal glands located?
A) Endocrine system
B) Stomach
C) Pancreas
D) Lungs
  • 31. What is the function of hormones?
A) Transmission of nerve impulses
B) Strengthening of bones
C) Production of energy
D) Regulation of body functions
  • 32. What is the effect of over-secretion of hormones?
A) Increased blood pressure
B) Decreased heart rate
C) Weakened immune system
D) Weight loss
  • 33. What is the effect of under-secretion (deficiency) of hormones?
A) Reduced growth rate
B) Improved cognitive function
C) Accelerated wound healing
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) Reproduction of plants
B) Regulation of plant growth and development
C) Photosynthesis
D) Formation of seeds
  • 36. What is a modern application of auxin in crop harvesting?
A) Weed control
B) Pest control
C) Soil fertilization
D) Disease prevention
  • 37. Which components make up the central nervous system?
A) Stomach and intestines
B) Heart and lungs
C) Liver and kidneys
D) Brain and spinal cord
  • 38. What is the structure and function of the spinal cord?
A) Production of hormones
B) Oxygen exchange in the lungs
C) Digestion and absorption of nutrients
D) Communication between the brain and body
  • 39. Which of the following is a component of the brain?
A) Neurons
B) Red blood cells
C) Nephrons
D) Alveoli
  • 40. What are the functions of the central nervous system?
A) Digestion of food
B) Maintenance of body temperature
C) Regulation of hormone production
D) Control of voluntary and involuntary body movements
  • 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) 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 are found only in the brain and spinal cord.
B) Neurons are specialized cells that transmit electrical impulses.
C) Neurons control voluntary muscle movements.
D) Neurons produce hormones that regulate body functions.
  • 45. How are neurons classified?
A) Based on their location in the body
B) Based on their ability to produce hormones
C) Based on the direction of nerve impulse transmission
D) Based on their size
  • 46. How are nervous impulses transmitted between neurons?
A) Through electrical signals
B) Through the bloodstream
C) Through the digestive system
D) Through hormonal secretions
  • 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) A reflex that occurs only in the presence of hormones
B) An involuntary response to a specific stimulus that has been learned
C) An automatic response to pain or danger
D) A voluntary action performed without conscious thought
  • 49. What is the role of conditional reflexes in behavior?
A) Shaping and modifying learned behaviors
B) Regulating hormone production
C) Controlling involuntary body functions
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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