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O-Level Biology Quiz - Human Physiology

Name: ____________________ Class: ____________________ Date: __________ Score: ________ / 55

Duration: 60 minutes
Total Marks: 55
Instructions: Answer all questions. Write your answers in the spaces provided.

Section A: Short Answer & Recall (Questions 1–8)

  1. Define the term excretion. [1]
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  2. State the chemical equation for anaerobic respiration in human muscle cells. [1]
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  3. Name the hormone secreted by the islets of Langerhans that lowers blood glucose levels. [1]
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  4. Identify the blood vessel that transports oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left atrium of the heart. [1]
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  5. Name the specific structure in the eye that controls the amount of light entering the pupil. [1]
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  6. State the primary function of the hepatic portal vein. [1]
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  7. Which component of blood is responsible for the clotting process to prevent excessive blood loss? [1]
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  8. Name the part of the brain responsible for coordinating the pupil reflex. [1]
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Section B: Structured Response (Questions 9–16)

  1. (a) Describe two structural differences between an artery and a vein. [2]
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    (b) Explain why the wall of the left ventricle is significantly thicker than that of the right ventricle. [2]
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  2. Describe the process of ultrafiltration that occurs in the nephron of the kidney. [3]
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  3. Explain how the structure of an alveolus is adapted for efficient gas exchange. [3]
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  4. A person consumes a diet very high in protein. Explain how this affects the concentration of urea in their urine. [3]
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  5. Describe the role of the diaphragm and intercostal muscles during inhalation. [3]
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  6. (a) Distinguish between the effects of insulin and glucagon on the liver. [2]
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    (b) Explain why a person with Type 2 diabetes mellitus may have difficulty regulating their blood glucose levels. [2]
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  7. Describe the function of the cilia in the trachea and how they protect the lungs. [2]
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  8. Explain the process of "oxygen debt" and how it is repaid after vigorous exercise. [3]
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Section C: Extended Response (Questions 17–20)

  1. Describe the double circulation of blood in the human circulatory system, specifying the chambers and vessels involved. [6]
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  2. Describe the sequence of events in a reflex arc when a person accidentally touches a hot object. Name all components of the nervous system involved. [6]
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  3. Describe the changes that occur during a human menstrual cycle and explain the roles of FSH, LH, oestrogen, and progesterone. [6]

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  4. Explain how the human body maintains a constant internal temperature when exposed to a very cold environment. [6]
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Answers

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Answer Key - Human Physiology Quiz

  1. Excretion: The removal of metabolic waste products from the body. [1]

  2. Equation: Glucose →\rightarrow Lactic acid + Energy (or C6H12O6→2C3H6O3+Energy\text{C}_6\text{H}_{12}\text{O}_6 \rightarrow 2\text{C}_3\text{H}_6\text{O}_3 + \text{Energy}). [1]

  3. Hormone: Insulin. [1]

  4. Vessel: Pulmonary vein. [1]

  5. Structure: Iris. [1]

  6. Function: Transports absorbed nutrients (e.g., glucose, amino acids) from the small intestine to the liver. [1]

  7. Component: Platelets. [1]

  8. Brain part: Midbrain (or Brain stem). [1]

  9. (a) Arteries have thicker muscular walls and no valves; veins have thinner walls and contain valves to prevent backflow. [2] (b) The left ventricle must pump blood to the entire body (systemic circulation), requiring higher pressure than the right ventricle, which only pumps to the lungs. [2]

  10. High pressure in the glomerulus forces small molecules (water, glucose, salts, urea) out of the blood into the Bowman's capsule, while large proteins and blood cells remain in the capillaries. [3]

  11. (1) Large surface area for maximum gas exchange; (2) One-cell thick wall (short diffusion distance); (3) Rich supply of capillaries to maintain a steep concentration gradient. [3]

  12. High protein intake →\rightarrow increased deamination of excess amino acids in the liver →\rightarrow increased production of urea →\rightarrow higher concentration of urea in urine. [3]

  13. Diaphragm contracts and flattens; external intercostal muscles contract, pulling the ribcage upwards and outwards. This increases thoracic volume, decreasing pressure and drawing air into the lungs. [3]

  14. (a) Insulin stimulates the liver to convert glucose to glycogen; glucagon stimulates the liver to convert glycogen back to glucose. [2] (b) Cells become resistant to insulin (insulin resistance), meaning glucose is not efficiently taken up by cells, leading to hyperglycemia. [2]

  15. Cilia are hair-like projections that sweep mucus (trapping dust and pathogens) upwards and away from the lungs toward the throat. [2]

  16. During vigorous exercise, oxygen supply is insufficient, leading to anaerobic respiration and lactic acid buildup (oxygen debt). After exercise, increased breathing rate provides extra oxygen to oxidize lactic acid into CO2\text{CO}_2 and water. [3]

  17. Double Circulation:

    • Right atrium receives deoxygenated blood from the body →\rightarrow Right ventricle pumps it to lungs via pulmonary artery. [2]
    • Blood is oxygenated in lungs →\rightarrow returns to left atrium via pulmonary vein. [2]
    • Left ventricle pumps oxygenated blood to the rest of the body via the aorta. [2]

  18. Reflex Arc:

    • Receptor in skin detects heat stimulus. [1]
    • Impulse travels along sensory neurone to the spinal cord. [1]
    • Relay neurone in spinal cord transmits impulse to motor neurone. [1]
    • Neurotransmitters cross the synapse to trigger the motor neurone. [1]
    • Motor neurone carries impulse to the effector (biceps muscle). [1]
    • Muscle contracts, pulling the hand away. [1]

  19. Menstrual Cycle:

    • FSH stimulates follicle growth and secretion of oestrogen. [1]
    • Oestrogen repairs/thickens the uterine lining. [1]
    • LH surge triggers ovulation (release of egg). [1]
    • Corpus luteum secretes progesterone to maintain the uterine lining for implantation. [1]
    • If no fertilisation, progesterone drops, causing the lining to shed (menstruation). [2]

  20. Temperature Regulation (Cold):

    • Thermoreceptors in skin detect cold →\rightarrow signal sent to hypothalamus. [1]
    • Vasoconstriction: blood vessels narrow to reduce heat loss from skin. [2]
    • Shivering: rapid contraction of skeletal muscles to generate metabolic heat. [2]
    • Piloerection: hairs stand up to trap a layer of insulating air. [1]