(a) In the central nervous system (spinal cord and brain)
(b) (i) Motor neutron
(ii) P - Dendrites
Q - Axon/ axoplasm
(c) Insulates the axon hence enhances transmission of nerve impulses.
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State the function of each of the following parts of human ear.
(a) Ear ossicles
(b) Cochlea
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State the function of each of the following parts of human ear.
(a) Ear ossicles
(b) Cochlea
(c) Semi circular canals
(d) Eustachian tube.
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May 24, 2017
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The diagram below represents a reflex arc in human.
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The diagram below represents a reflex arc in human.
(a) Name the parts labeled X and Y.
(b) Name the substance that is responsible for the transmission of an impulse across the synapse
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May 24, 2017
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State the importance of tactic response among some members of kingdom protista.
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State the importance of tactic response among some members of kingdom protista.
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May 24, 2017
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Apart from hearing, state another function of the human ear.
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Apart from hearing, state another function of the human ear.
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The diagram below shows the position of an image formed in a defective eye.
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The diagram below shows the position of an image formed in a defective eye.
(a) Name the defect.
(b) Explain how the defect named in (a) above can be corrected.
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May 24, 2017
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What is the function of the following cells in the retina of human eye?
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What is the function of the following cells in the retina of human eye?
(a) Cones
(b) Rods
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May 24, 2017
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The diagram below shows surface view of a human brain.
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The diagram below shows surface view of a human brain.
(i) Name the parts labeled B and C.
(ii) State what would happen if the part labeled B was damaged.
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May 19, 2017
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The diagram below represents a nerve cell.
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The diagram below represents a nerve cell.
(a) (i) Identify the nerve cell.
(ii) Give a reason for your answer in (a) (i) above
(b) Name the structure labeled T.
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May 19, 2017
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In an experiment it was found that when maggots are exposed to light they move to dark areas.
(a) Name the type of response exhibited by the maggots
(b) Name the advantages of the response to the maggots
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In an experiment it was found that when maggots are exposed to light they move to dark areas.
(a) Name the type of response exhibited by the maggots
(b) Name the advantages of the response to the maggots
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May 19, 2017
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A person was able to read a book clearly at arm's length but not at normal reading distance.
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A person was able to read a book clearly at arm's length but not at normal reading distance.
(a) State the defect the person suffered from?
(b) Why was he unable to read the book clearly at normal distance.
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May 19, 2017
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In an accident, a victim suffered brain injury. Consequently he had loss of memory. Which part of the brain was damaged?
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In an accident a victim suffered brain injury. Consequently he had loss of memory. Which part of the brain was damaged.
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In an experiment to investigate a plant response, the set up shown in the diagram below was used.
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In an experiment to investigate a plant response, the set up shown in the diagram below was used.
(a) Name the type of response that was being investigated.
(b) If the Klinostat was not rotating:
(i) State the observations that would be made on the seedlings after three days;
(ii) Explain the observations in (b)(i) above.
(c) If the experiment was repeated with the Klinostat roting:
(i) State the observation that was made on the seedlings after three days;
(ii) Give a reason for the observation made on the seedlings
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May 19, 2017
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The diagram below illustrates a response by a certain plant.
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The diagram below illustrates a response by a certain plant.
(a) Name the type of response.
(b) Explain how the response illustrated above occurs.
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(a) What is a tropic response?
(b) State two ways by which auxins regulate growth in seedlings.
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(a) What is a tropic response?
(b) State two ways by which auxins regulate growth in seedlings.
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State one survival value for each of the following plants:
(a) Thigmotropism in stems;
(b) Geotropism in roots
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State one survival value for each of the following plants:
(a) Thigmotropism in stems;
(b) Geotropism in roots
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May 19, 2017
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(a) What name is given to response to contact with surface exhibited by tendrils and climbing stems in plants?
(b) State three biological importance of tropisms plants.
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(a) What name is given to response to contact with surface exhibited by tendrils and climbing stems in plants?
(b) State three biological importance of tropisms plants.
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May 19, 2017
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A response exhibited by a certain plant tendril is illustrated below
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A response exhibited by a certain plant tendril is illustrated below
(a) (i) Name the type of response
(ii) Explain how the response named in (a)(i) above occurs
(b) What is the importance of tactic response to microscopic plants?
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May 19, 2017
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During a lesson, students observed the structure of bat, cat and human forelimbs to determine their evolution relationship.
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During a lesson, students observed the structure of bat, cat and human forelimbs to determine their evolution relationship.
(a) State the name given to the structure of the limbs observed by the students.
(b) Name the type of evolution illustrated by the structure of the limbs observed.
(c) What evidence of evolution is illustrated by the limbs?
(d) State the significance of the type of evolution illustrated by the limbs.
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May 19, 2017
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(a) Name two vestigial structures in human beings.
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(a) Name two vestigial structures in human beings.
(b) Why are some bacteria able to resist the effect of antibiotics?
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May 19, 2017
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Explain the theory of evolution by natural selection.
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Explain the theory of evolution by natural selection.
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May 19, 2017
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