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Secondary 4 Combined Science Biology Quiz - Human Physiology

Name: __________________________
Class: __________________________
Date: __________________________
Score: _________ / 45

Duration: 45 minutes
Total Marks: 45

Instructions:

Answer all questions.
Write your answers in the spaces provided.
The number of marks is indicated in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question.
You may use a calculator.

Section A: Nutrition and Enzymes (Questions 1–5)

1. State the end-products of the digestion of proteins. [1]

2. Explain why bile is considered a digestive juice but does not contain enzymes. [2]

3. Figure 1 shows the effect of pH on the activity of two enzymes, Enzyme X and Enzyme Y.

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(a) Identify which enzyme is likely found in the stomach. [1]

(b) Explain what happens to Enzyme X if the pH is increased to 7. [2]

4. A student investigates the effect of temperature on the rate of starch digestion by amylase. The results are shown below:

Temperature (°C)	Time taken for starch to disappear (s)
20	180
30	90
40	45
50	120
60	>300 (starch remains)

(a) Calculate the rate of reaction at 40°C (Rate = 1/time). Give your answer to 3 decimal places. [1]
Rate = ____________________ s⁻¹

(b) Explain the difference in the rate of reaction between 40°C and 60°C. [3]

5. Describe the function of the villi in the small intestine. In your answer, explain how their structure aids this function. [3]

Section B: Transport in Humans (Questions 6–10)

6. Name the blood vessel that carries oxygenated blood from the lungs to the heart. [1]

7. State two differences between the structure of an artery and a vein. [2]

8. Figure 2 shows a trace of an electrocardiogram (ECG).

(Imagine a standard P-QRS-T wave trace)

(a) Which part of the heart initiates the heartbeat? [1]

(b) Explain why the left ventricle has a thicker muscular wall than the right ventricle. [2]

9. Table 1 shows the composition of blood plasma, tissue fluid, and lymph.

Substance	Plasma (g/100cm³)	Tissue Fluid (g/100cm³)	Lymph (g/100cm³)
Protein	7.0	0.2	2.5
Glucose	0.1	0.1	0.1
Urea	0.03	0.03	0.03

(a) Explain why the protein concentration is much lower in tissue fluid than in plasma. [2]

(b) Suggest why lymph contains more protein than tissue fluid. [1]

10. Describe the role of platelets in the body. [2]

Section C: Respiration and Gas Exchange (Questions 11–15)

11. Define aerobic respiration using a word equation. [2]

12. State the location of gas exchange in the human respiratory system. [1]

13. Explain how the structure of the alveoli is adapted for efficient gas exchange. Give two features. [2]

14. During strenuous exercise, muscle cells may respire anaerobically.

(a) Write the word equation for anaerobic respiration in human muscle cells. [1]

(b) Explain why anaerobic respiration yields less energy than aerobic respiration. [1]

15. Describe the mechanism of breathing in (inspiration). Include the role of the diaphragm and intercostal muscles. [3]

Section D: Homeostasis and Excretion (Questions 16–20)

16. Define homeostasis. [1]

17. Figure 3 shows the changes in blood glucose concentration after a meal.

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(a) Name the hormone responsible for lowering blood glucose concentration. [1]

(b) Describe how this hormone lowers blood glucose concentration. [2]

18. State the main excretory product produced by the kidneys. [1]

19. Explain the process of ultrafiltration in the kidney. [2]

20. A person moves from a cool room to a hot environment. Describe two ways the skin helps to regulate body temperature in the hot environment. [4]

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Secondary 4 Combined Science Biology Quiz - Human Physiology (Answer Key)

1. Amino acids [1]

Bile does not break down food chemically (no enzymes) [1].
It emulsifies fats (physical digestion) to increase surface area for lipase action [1].

3. (a) Enzyme X [1]
(b)

The enzyme is denatured [1].
The shape of the active site changes [1], so the substrate can no longer bind (no enzyme-substrate complexes formed).

4. (a) 1/45 = 0.022 s⁻¹ [1]
(b)

At 60°C, the high temperature breaks the bonds holding the enzyme structure [1].
The active site changes shape/is denatured [1].
Substrate cannot fit into the active site, so the rate drops to zero/near zero [1].

Function: Absorption of digested food/nutrients [1].
Adaptation 1: Large surface area due to finger-like projection/microvilli for faster absorption [1].
Adaptation 2: Thin wall (one cell thick) for short diffusion distance [1]. (Accept: Rich blood supply to maintain concentration gradient)

6. Pulmonary vein [1]

7. Any two of the following [1 each]:

Arteries have thicker muscular walls; veins have thinner walls.
Arteries have no valves (except semi-lunar); veins have valves to prevent backflow.
Arteries have a smaller lumen relative to wall thickness; veins have a larger lumen.

8. (a) Sino-atrial node (SAN) / Pacemaker [1]
(b)

Left ventricle pumps blood to the whole body (systemic circulation) [1].
This requires higher pressure to overcome greater resistance/distance compared to the right ventricle which only pumps to the lungs [1].

9. (a)

Proteins are large molecules [1].
They cannot pass through the pores of the capillary walls during ultrafiltration [1].
(b) Lymph is formed from tissue fluid that enters lymph capillaries; some plasma proteins leak into tissue fluid and are collected by lymph vessels [1].

10.

Platelets help in blood clotting [1].
They release chemicals/fibrinogen to form a mesh/clot to stop bleeding and prevent entry of pathogens [1].

11. Glucose + Oxygen → Carbon dioxide + Water (+ Energy) [2]
(1 mark for correct reactants, 1 mark for correct products)

12. Alveoli (in the lungs) [1]

13. Any two of the following [1 each]:

Thin walls (one cell thick) for short diffusion distance.
Large surface area (many alveoli) for faster diffusion.
Moist surface to allow gases to dissolve.
Rich blood supply to maintain concentration gradient.

14. (a) Glucose → Lactic acid (+ Energy) [1]
(b) Glucose is not completely broken down/oxidized [1].

15.

External intercostal muscles contract; internal intercostal muscles relax [1].
Diaphragm contracts and flattens [1].
Volume of thoracic cavity increases, pressure decreases, air rushes in [1].

16. The maintenance of a constant internal environment within the body [1].

17. (a) Insulin [1]
(b)

Insulin causes glucose to move from blood into liver and muscle cells [1].
Glucose is converted to glycogen for storage [1].

18. Urea [1]

19.

High pressure in the glomerulus forces small molecules out of the blood [1].
Small molecules (water, urea, glucose, salts) pass into the Bowman’s capsule; large molecules (proteins, blood cells) remain in the blood [1].

20.

Vasodilation: Arterioles near the skin surface dilate/widen [1]. More blood flows to the skin surface, allowing more heat to be lost by radiation/convection [1].
Sweating: Sweat glands produce more sweat [1]. As sweat evaporates, it takes heat energy from the body, cooling the skin/blood [1].