AQA GCSE Biology Paper 2

Front

What is the medical term for Short-Sightedness?

Back

Myopia

Front

Which parts of the Eye control the shape of the Lens?

Back

Ciliary Muscles and Suspensory Ligaments

Front

What is Homeostasis?

Back

Maintaining a Stable internal Environment

Front

What do Relay Neurons do?

Back

Carry electrical pulses From Sensory Neuron to Motor Neuron Inside the CNS

Front

Which Hormone is added into the blood when Blood Glucose Levels are too Low?

Back

Glucagon

Front

What is the function of the Iris in the eye?

Back

Controls the amount of light entering the eye by adjusting the size of the pupil.

Front

What is the role of the Cornea?

Back

To refract light and help focus it onto the retina.

Front

What is the function of the Retina?

Back

To convert light into electrical signals that are sent to the brain.

Front

What is the role of Insulin in blood glucose regulation?

Back

Lowers blood glucose levels by facilitating the uptake of glucose into cells.

Front

What is the function of the Ciliary Muscles?

Back

To change the shape of the lens for focusing on near or distant objects.