AIC SS 2 Biology Revision Test for 3rd Term 2022/23
  • 1. The major zones of the marine habitat include all except.........
A) Benthic zone
B) Neptunic zone
C) Littoral 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) Etrophication
B) Eutriphication
C) Eutropication
D) Eutrophication
  • 3. The following are the processes involved in the formation of urine except.......
A) Hormonal secretion
B) Ultra filteration
C) Glomerulus in the bowman's capsule
D) Selective reabsorption
  • 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) Emigration
D) Competition
  • 6. Abiotic factors affecting a population include the following except......
A) Heat
B) Space
C) Parasites
D) Water
  • 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) Balance in nature
B) Dispersal
C) Limiting factor
D) Environmental resistance
  • 9. One of the following is not an importance of family planning to a nation.
A) Promotion of maternal and mother's health
B) Prevention of population explosion
C) Prevention of indiscriminate abortion
D) Increased risk of STDs
  • 10. The organelle used for osmoregulation in unicellular organisms such as amoeba and paramecium is called ..........
A) Cytoplasm
B) Ribosome
C) Endoplasmic reticulum
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) Homeostasis
D) Neutralisation
  • 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) Gliding
D) Pivot
  • 14. Muscles are attached to bones by means of strong whitish cord called ----------
A) Cartilage
B) Ligament
C) Tonsil
D) Tendons
  • 15. One of the following is not a sucking mouth part of animals exhibiting a sucking mechanism
A) Stylet
B) Scolex
C) Labella
D) Probosics
  • 16. One of the following antibodies cause microorganisms to stick together in the body and reduce their pathogenic actions.
A) Agglutinins
B) Antitoxins
C) Lysin
D) Precipitins
  • 17. The following are the characteristics of leucocytes except -------
A) Concave and circular
B) Amoeboid in shape
C) Colourless
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) Circular and concave
D) Microscopic
  • 19. The following are parts of the chewing and biting mouth parts except ---------
A) Labium
B) Probosics
C) Maxillae
D) Mandibles
E) Labrum
  • 20. Pulmonary artery is the blood vessel connected to -------------.
A) Right auricle
B) Left ventricle
C) Right ventricle
D) Left auricle
  • 21. What is the main function of the kidney?
A) Production of hormones
B) Digestion of food
C) Filtration of blood
D) Regulation of body temperature
  • 22. Which of the following is a disease of the kidney?
A) Arthritis
B) Influenza
C) Asthma
D) Diabetes
  • 23. What are the effects of kidney diseases on the body?
A) Increased blood pressure
B) Enhanced vision
C) Improved digestion
D) Strengthened immune system
  • 24. Which of the following is a remedy for the effects of kidney diseases?
A) Chemotherapy
B) Physical exercise
C) Dialysis
D) Antibiotics
  • 25. What are the functions of the liver?
A) Detoxification of harmful substances
B) Production of red blood cells
C) Regulation of body temperature
D) Protection of the lungs
  • 26. Which of the following is a disease of the liver?
A) Cirrhosis
B) Malaria
C) Osteoporosis
D) Pneumonia
  • 27. What are the effects of liver diseases on the body?
A) Increased muscle strength
B) Accelerated wound healing
C) Improved memory
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) Protection and temperature regulation
B) Digestion and absorption
C) Vision and hearing
D) Muscle contraction and relaxation
  • 30. Where are the hormonal glands located?
A) Stomach
B) Endocrine system
C) Lungs
D) Pancreas
  • 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) Weight loss
B) Weakened immune system
C) Increased blood pressure
D) Decreased heart rate
  • 33. What is the effect of under-secretion (deficiency) of hormones?
A) Improved cognitive function
B) Reduced growth rate
C) Accelerated wound healing
D) Enhanced muscle strength
  • 34. Where are plant hormones primarily located?
A) Leaves
B) Roots
C) Flowers
D) Stem
  • 35. What are the functions of plant hormones?
A) Photosynthesis
B) Formation of seeds
C) Regulation of plant growth and development
D) Reproduction of plants
  • 36. What is a modern application of auxin in crop harvesting?
A) Disease prevention
B) Soil fertilization
C) Weed control
D) Pest control
  • 37. Which components make up the central nervous system?
A) Liver and kidneys
B) Brain and spinal cord
C) Stomach and intestines
D) Heart and lungs
  • 38. What is the structure and function of the spinal cord?
A) Communication between the brain and body
B) Oxygen exchange in the lungs
C) Production of hormones
D) Digestion and absorption of nutrients
  • 39. Which of the following is a component of the brain?
A) Nephrons
B) Red blood cells
C) Alveoli
D) Neurons
  • 40. What are the functions of the central nervous system?
A) Maintenance of body temperature
B) Regulation of hormone production
C) Digestion of food
D) Control of voluntary and involuntary body movements
  • 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 involves the release of hormones.
D) Neuronal coordination relies on electrical impulses, while hormonal coordination relies on chemical signals.
  • 42. What is the somatic nervous system responsible for?
A) Regulating hormone production
B) Controlling involuntary body functions
C) Coordinating voluntary movements
D) Maintaining body temperature
  • 43. What is the autonomic nervous system primarily involved in?
A) Conscious decision-making
B) Regulating internal body functions
C) Processing sensory information
D) Controlling skeletal muscles
  • 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 their size
B) Based on their ability to produce hormones
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 the bloodstream
B) Through electrical signals
C) Through the digestive system
D) Through hormonal secretions
  • 47. What is the pathway and action of a nerve impulse known as?
A) Reflex arc
B) Synaptic transmission
C) Nervous system loop
D) Neuronal feedback
  • 48. How is a conditional reflex characterized?
A) An involuntary response to a specific stimulus that has been learned
B) A reflex that occurs only in the presence of hormones
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) 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) Withdrawing a hand from a hot surface
B) Blinking in response to a bright light
C) Salivating at the smell of food
D) Regulating body temperature through shivering
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