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Human and Social Biology #2018

Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 3600secs

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Class
Date
1.

The ability of a living organism to detect and respond to changes in its environment is referred to as

a)

nutrition

b)

excretion

c)

movement

d)

irritability

2.

The structure labelled X is involved in the

a)

storage of fats

b)

production of proteins

c)

breaking down of substances

d)

packaging of substances for transport out of the cell

3.

The organism labelled I is

a)

a herbivore

b)

an omnivore

c)

a primary consumer

d)

a secondary consumer

4.

The change in the red blood cell shown in II occurs because water

a)

enters the cell by osmosis

b)

leaves the cell by osmosis

c)

leaves the cell by diffusion

d)

enters the cell by diffusion

5.

Which of the following is NOT a function of calcium?

a)

absorption

b)

blood clotting

c)

development of healthy teeth

d)

development of healthy bones

6.

Which of the following cell structures traps energy from sunlight t to help in the production of simple sugars?

a)

nucleus

b)

cell wall

c)

chloroplast

d)

mitochondria

7.

Which of the following statements is NOT true of anemia?

a)

it is caused by a lack of iron compounds in the diet

b)

it is developed because inadequate red blood cells are manufactured

c)

it is treated by eating green vegetables, liver and egg yolk

d)

it is caused when DNA coding for haemoglobin is altered

8.

Which of the following reagents gives a positive test for MAIN food present in a slice of baked potato?

a)

biuret

b)

ethanol

c)

iodine solution

d)

benedicts solution

9.

Kwashiorkor is a deficiency disease caused by lack of

a)

fats

b)

protein

c)

glycogen

d)

carobohydrates

10.

Which of the following types of teeth is BEST adapted for tearing tough pieces of food?

a)

molar

b)

incisors

c)

canine

d)

premolars

11.

The layer of the tooth which is harder than bone is labelled

a)

I

b)

II

c)

III

d)

IV

12.

Which of the parts labelled I, II, III and IV helps to hold the tooth in its socket?

a)

I

b)

II

c)

III

d)

IV

13.

Amino acids, derived from protein are an essential nutritional component of our diet because they

a)

provide much of our energy needs

b)

are a good storage form of energy

c)

are used in the building of new cells

d)

speed up the metabolic reactions in the body

14.

The process by which undigested food is eliminated from the body is called

a)

egestion

b)

excretion

c)

ingestion

d)

deamination

15.

Which of the following is NOT a function of the colon?

a)

absorption of water into the body

b)

absorption of mineral salts into the body

c)

brief storage of undigested food

d)

absorption of digested food materials into the body

16.

Climbing up a mountain, a group of hikers finds that breathing becomes difficult. This is MOST likely because

a)

the air has less oxygen

b)

they become tired from the long walk

c)

the temperature drops and the air is colder

d)

they lose too much water by sweating

17.

Which of the following is the correct sequence of events in mouth-to-mouth resuscitation?

I pinch the nostrils

II place your mouth over the other person's and blow gently

III remove your mouth

IV tilt the head backward

a)

I, II, III, IV

b)

I, IV, II, III

c)

IV, I, II, III

d)

IV, II, III, I

18.

Which of the following BEST completes the equation for aerobic respiration?

glucose+oxygen→

a)

carbon dioxide+water

b)

carbon dioxide + water + energy

c)

carbon monoxide +water+ energy

d)

carbon monoxide + lactic acid +energy

19.

During respiration, the release of energy in a cell occurs when

a)

ATP is converted to ADP

b)

ADP is converted to ATP

c)

ADP is converted to lactic acid

d)

ATP and oxygen from oxyhaemolobin

20.

Which of the following substances found in cigarette smoke is addictive?

a)

tar

b)

nicotine

c)

carbon dioxide

d)

carbon monoxide

21.

Which of the following is a correct comparison of the structures labelled X and Y?

a)

X-Thicker walls Y -Thinner walls

b)

X-Thinner walls Y-Thicker walls

c)

X-Sends blood to the body Y-sends blood to the lungs

d)

X-blood leaves at high pressure Y- Blood leaves at lower pressure

22.

Which of the following vitamins assist in the process of blood clotting?

a)

vitamin A

b)

vitamin B

c)

vitamin D

d)

vitamin K

23.

Which of the following is tough, flexible, fibrous connective tissue that joins two bones to form a stable joint?

a)

muscle

b)

tendon

c)

cartilage

d)

ligament

24.

Coronary thrombosis occurs when

a)

the vales in the heart stop working

b)

a coronary vein becomes blocked with a blood clot

c)

there is too much blood flowing through the heart

d)

there is too much blood flowing through the heart

25.

The diagram MOST likely represents a

a)

liver cell

b)

phagocyte

c)

lymphocyte

d)

red blood cell

26.

locomotion is NOT important for humans to

a)

find food

b)

locate a mate

c)

avoid predators

d)

breathe in oxygen

27.

Which of the following joints allows the movement of bones in one plane ONLY?

a)

pivot

b)

fixed

c)

hinge

d)

ball and socket

28.

Which of the following is the MOST severe damage caused by the prolonged wearing of high-heeled shoes?

a)

the bones in the feet become misaligned

b)

corns and calluses develop on the toes

c)

the spaces between the toes tend to widen

d)

there is less support placed on the heels of the feet

29.

A small volume of urine will MOST likely be produced after

a)

a high water intake

b)

eating a diet low in salt

c)

excessive exercise

d)

being in a cold room for a long time

30.

The longest continuous bone in the human skeleton is the

a)

rib

b)

femur

c)

pelvis

d)

humerus

31.

Which of the following processes occurs when a person's blood glucose level is too high?

a)

fat is broken down to glucose

b)

the pancreas secretes glycogen

c)

glucose is absorbed by nerve cells

d)

the liver converts glucose to glycogen

32.

Liam notices that his face is flushed (red) after playing football. Which of the following processes causes his face to be flushed?

a)

insulation

b)

evaporation

c)

vasodilation

d)

vasoconstriction

33.

Which of the following substances are found in the urine of a healthy person?

a)

urea, salts and water

b)

salts, urea and proteins

c)

urea, glucose and water

d)

proteins, slats and glucose

34.

Which of the following conclusions can be drawn from the table, about voluntary and involuntary actions?

a)

involuntary actions are well thought out

b)

voluntary actions are automatic

c)

voluntary actions ensure survival

d)

involuntary actions are automatic

35.

Which hormone is secreted by the organ labelled S?

a)

insulin

b)

thyroxin

c)

oestrogen

d)

adrenaline

36.

The central nervous system is made up of

a)

brain and spinal cord

b)

brain and spinal nerves

c)

brain and cranial nerves

d)

spinal cord and cranial nerves

37.

The cell above is known as

a)

spinal nerve

b)

cranial nerve

c)

motor neuron

d)

sensory neuron

38.

Which of the following comparisons is NOT true for nervous and hormonal control?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

39.

Ovulation is the process by which a

a)

female becomes pregnant

b)

male and a female gamete fuse

c)

fertilized egg is implanted in the uterus

d)

mature egg is released into the oviduct

40.

The MAIN reason for practicing family planning is to

a)

make families richer

b)

improve the economy of a country

c)

give individuals more leisure time

d)

ensure sufficient resources for each family member

41.

Which of the following methods of birth control is LEAST effective in preventing pregnancy?

a)

barrier

b)

natural

c)

surgical

d)

hormonal

42.

Which of the following are true about the Fallopian tube?


I site where fertilization of the ovum occurs

II facilitates the passage of the ovum to the uterus

III produces the ovum

a)

I and II only

b)

I and III only

c)

II and III only

d)

I, II and III

43.

During which part of her cycle is she MOST likely to become pregnant?

a)

I

b)

II

c)

III

d)

IV

44.

A tall man (TT) and a short woman (tt) have two children.


Which of the following indicates the phenotype of the children?

a)

both tall

b)

both Tt

c)

one TT and one tt

d)

one tall and one short

45.

In which of the following structures is an allele for eye colour located

a)

endoplasmic reticulum

b)

golfi apparatus

c)

chromosome

d)

nucleus

46.

Which statements are true about cholera?


I. it is caused by a bacterium

II. persons practising poor hygiene are more susceptible

III. It can be fatal without medical treatment

IV. it involves the formation of ulcers

a)

I and II only

b)

III and IV only

c)

I, II and III only

d)

I, II, III and IV

47.

Which statement is NOT true of syphilis?


I. it is caused by a bacterium

II. persons practising poor hygiene are more susceptible

III. It can be fatal without medical treatment

IV. it involves the formation of ulcers

a)

I

b)

II

c)

III

d)

IV

48.

During asexual reproduction, an organism produces new organisms that are identical to the parent by the process of

a)

mitosis

b)

meiosis

c)

pathogenesis

d)

reduction division

49.

Antiretroviral drugs are used to

a)

cure HIV/AIDS

b)

cure pneumonia

c)

prevent secondary infections

d)

control the reproduction of HIV

50.

Which of the following occurs when a zygote receives ONE extra chromosome?

a)

a gene mutation

b)

incomplete dominance

c)

sex-linked inheritance

d)

a chromosomal mutation

51.

Which stage is prevented by keeping household refuse properly covered?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

52.

Infected persons display signs and symptoms of diseases.


Which of the following signs and symptoms are correctly classified?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

53.

Natural passive immunity involves

a)

a long lived immunity

b)

exposure to the pathogen

c)

antibodies being passed to a child via the placenta

d)

antibodies being passed to a mother via the placenta

54.

The Anopheles mosquito is known for the spread of

a)

dengue

b)

malaria

c)

cholera

d)

gastroenteritis

55.

After a flood, the BEST method of removing bacteria from water for drinking purposes is

a)

boiling

b)

filtering

c)

settling

d)

addition of chlorine

56.

The process of adding a calculated amount of chemical that is effective for killing bacteria in a water treatment plant, before water is distributed to customers, is called

a)

screening

b)

filtration

c)

chlorination

d)

sedimentation

57.

Which of the following labels indicates the process of evaporation?

a)

I

b)

II

c)

III

d)

IV

58.

Which of the following is the correct sequence for conducting a test for the presence of bacteria?


I agar plate is inoculated by streaking the loop across agar

II agar plate is covered and left for two days

III loop, petri dish and agar are sterilized

IV agar plate is examined for growth of bacterial colonies

a)

I, II, IV, III

b)

I, II, III, IV

c)

III, II, I, IV

d)

III, I, II, IV

59.

Which of the following activities are part of the biological filter method of sewage treatment?


I sewage is pumped into a tank containing concrete stones

II bacteria and protozoa feed on sewage

III the sewage is aerated and mixed with a paddle

a)

I and II only

b)

I and III only

c)

II and III only

d)

I, II and III

60.

Compaction is done at landfills in order to

a)

control the dust

b)

control the smells

c)

get rid of spaces that may harbour pests

d)

recover materials that are sent to be recycled