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G12 Biology Quiz [Excretion]

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

In vertebrates ............ is primarily carried out by the lungs, kidneys, and skin.

a)

metabolism

b)

excretion

c)

sweating

d)

respiration

2.

Which statements are true?

a)

More ADH = More water reabsorbed in kidneys

b)

More ADH = less water reabsorbed in kidneys

c)

Less ADH = More water lost in urine

d)

Less ADH = Less water lost in urine

3.

Structure C is known as the...

a)

PCT

b)

Bowman's capsule

c)

Glomerulus

d)

DCT

4.

The movement of water molecules from higher concentration to lower concentration is called

a)

osmosis

b)

excretion

c)

secretion

d)

respiration

5.

Where does selective reabsorption take place?

a)

E

b)

D

c)

B

d)

G

6.
Living Things are made of cells.
a)
True
b)
False
7.
What is the function of the Merkel cells in the epidermis?
a)
Sensory receptors for touch
b)
Produce melanin
c)
Produce keratin
d)
Regulate blood flow
e)
None of the above
8.

'A process that responds to changes in the environment by returning the internal environment back to its steady state' is the definition of:

a)

Homeostasis

b)

A hormone

c)

Negative feedback

d)

Positive feedback

9.

What is deamination?

a)

The removal of the amine group from an amino acid

b)

The removal of the carboxyl group from an amino acid

c)

The removal of the R group from an amino acid

10.
What is the function of the hair follicles?
a)
Protection
b)
Sensation
c)
Secretion
d)
Regulate body temperature
e)
Excretion
11.

Which is the correct sequence that shows the flow of tubular fluid passing through the nephron: (a) glomerulus (b) distal convoluted tubule (c) loop of Henle (d) collecting duct (e) proximal convoluted tubule

a)

a, b, c, d, e

b)

c, d, b, a, e

c)

a, e, c, b, d

d)

a, e, d, b, c

12.
The skin is composed of how many layers?
a)
2
b)
4
c)
5
d)
7
e)
9
13.

Which of the following statements regarding osmoregulation is incorrect?

a)

The hypothalamus contains osmoreceptors

b)

Neurosecretory cells connect the hypothalamus to the pituitary

c)

ADH is released from the posterior pituitary

d)

ADH removes aquaporins from the cells that line the collecting duct

14.

In crustaceans, the salt loss is made good by absorption of Salt by

a)

chloride cells

b)

green glands

c)

compound eyes

d)

shell

15.

The figure above shows a part of the nephron.Which of the following is true about the processes that happen to blood in X, glucose in Y and water in Z?

a)

X: Diffusion , Y: Active transport , Z: Osmosis

b)

X: Osmosis, Y: Re-absorption, Z:Diffusion

c)

X: Active transport, Y: Diffusion, Z:Reabsorption

d)

X: Ultra filtration, Y: Assisted diffusion, Z: Osmosis

16.
Which characteristic of life would be represented by a baby giraffe getting taller?
a)
growth
b)
respiration
c)
excretion
17.

Which of the following is NOT filtered out of the blood in the kidneys?

a)

Blood cells

b)

Amino acids

c)

Urea

d)

Glucose

18.

'A process that responds to changes in the environment by increasing the change in conditions' is the definition of:

a)

Homeostasis

b)

A hormone

c)

Negative feedback

d)

Positive feedback