1. Transmits nerve impulses to and from the brain, thus linking the brain with the rest of the body
2. Control/ Coordinate many reflexes/ reflex actions/ reflex activities
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A rhinoceros in a national park was found to be infected with ticks. Name the trophic level occupied by the
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A rhinoceros in a national park was found to be infected with ticks. Name the trophic level occupied by the
a) rhinoceros
b) ticks
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January 18, 2017
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What name is given to the position an organism occupies and the role it plays in an ecosystem?
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What name is given to the position an organism occupies and the role it plays in an ecosystem?
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What protects the following parts of maize seedling during germination
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What protects the following parts of maize seedling during germination
a) Embryonic shoot
b) Embryonic root
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January 18, 2017
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Which features of the placenta speeds up the exchange of materials between the mother and foetus?
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State two features of the placenta which speeds up the exchange of materials between the mother and foetus.
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Where in human body are relay neurons found?
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Where in human body are relay neurons found?
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January 18, 2017
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Name the source of progesterone at the following stages
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Name the source of progesterone
a) Before the fourth month of pregnancy
b) After the fourth month of pregnancy
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January 18, 2017
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Distinguish between deoxyribonucleic acid and ribonucleic acid in man in these aspects
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Distinguish between deoxyribonucleic acid and ribonucleic acid in man in these aspects
a) Chemical composition
b) Function
c) Location in the cell
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January 18, 2017
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What is the difference between population and a community?
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Give the difference between population and a community.
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January 18, 2017
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Why doesn't maize plant undergo secondary growth?
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Explain why a maize plant does not undergo secondary growth.
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January 18, 2017
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What is the name of the compound which stores energy that is released during the oxidation of glucose?
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Name the compound that stores the energy that is released during the oxidation of glucose.
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Why is male is referred to as the heterogametic sex?
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In man, the male is referred to as the heterogametic sex. Explain
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January 18, 2017
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Distinguish between transpiration and guttation
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What is the difference between transpiration and guttation?
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January 18, 2017
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Which structural features increase the rate of impulse transmission through a neurone?
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State two structural features that increase the rate of impulse transmission through a neurone.
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January 17, 2017
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A constant supply of oxygen is necessary for plants to efficiently absorb dissplved mineral salts from soil
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A constant supply of oxygen is necessary for plants to efficiently absorb dissplved mineral salts from soil. Explain
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January 17, 2017
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Which feeding structure prevents oxygenated and deoxygenated blood from mixing inside the mamalian heart
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Name the structure which prevents oxygenated and deoxygenated blood from mixing inside the mammalian heart.
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January 17, 2017
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Name one factor that is maintained at a relatively constant level in the body by the following organs
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Name one factor that is maintained at a relatively constant level in the body by the following organs
i) Liver
ii) Skin
iii) Kidneys
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January 17, 2017
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Homeostasis is defined as "the maintenance of a stable internal environment" in the body.
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Homeostasis is defined as "the maintenance of a stable internal environment" in the body. What is meant by the expression "internal environment"?
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January 17, 2017
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Explain why when using an electron microscope to study specimens
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Explain why when using an electron microscope to study specimens
(a) The images formed are viewed either on a fluorescent screen or photographic plates.
(b) It is not possible to observe living materials
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January 17, 2017
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Name two strengthening tissues in plants other than xylem
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Other than xylem tissue, name two strengthening tissues in plants.
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January 17, 2017
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Name the main mineral elements obtained from insects by insectivorous plants
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Name the main mineral elements obtained from insects by insectivoros plants
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January 16, 2017
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