- Urea from the liver is carried through hepatic vein into post/in prior vena cava; right auricle,
right ventricle; pulmonary artery into lungs; Pulmonary vein , left auricle; left ventricle; aorta
renal artery; glomerulus’s; into Bowman’s capsule; kidney tubules ascending and descending);
collecting tubule ureter; into urinary bladder , urethra and out of the body in the form of urine.
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In an investigation, two persons A and B drunk the same amount of glucose solution. Their blood
sugar levels were determined immediately and thereafter at intervals...
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In an investigation, two persons A and B drunk the same amount of glucose solution. Their blood
sugar levels were determined immediately and thereafter at intervals of one hour for the next six
hours.
The results were as shown in the following table
(a) Explain each of the following observations;-
(i) Blood sugar level increased in person A between 0 and 1 hour
(ii) The blood sugar level dropped in person A between 1 and 4 hours
(b) From the graph, what is the normal blood glucose sugar level for human beings
(c) Suggest a reason for the high sugar level in person B
(d) How can the high blood sugar level in person B controlled?
(e) What is the biological significance of maintaining a relatively constant sugar level in a human
being
(f) Account for the decrease in the blood glucose level of person B after 4 hours
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Study the diagram below and answer the questions that follow
(a) Name the structure represented by the diagram
(b) (i) Name the parts labelled D and M
(ii)...
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Study the diagram below and answer the questions that follow
(a) Name the structure represented by the diagram
(b) (i) Name the parts labelled D and M
(ii) Name the hormones whose sites of action are Q and G (c) Name one substance that is present in part N but absent in part Z
(d) The contents of part V were boiled with Benedicts’ solution and an orange precipitate was
formed. Account for the results
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Explain the significance of the flow system in the nephron where the glomerular filtrate
flows in opposite direction to that of blood in the surrounding capillaries
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Explain the significance of the flow system in the nephron where the glomerular filtrate
flows in opposite direction to that of blood in the surrounding capillaries
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Kosgei and Onyancha collided during a football match and each got bruised. Kosgei’s bruise stopped bleeding after ten minutes while Onyancha’s bruise continued bleeding and...
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Kosgei and Onyancha collided during a football match and each got bruised. Kosgei’s bruise stopped bleeding after ten minutes while Onyancha’s bruise continued bleeding and he had
to be taken to hospital for treatment.
(a) Explain the process which brought about stoppage of Kosgei’s bleeding
(b) Distinguish between blood clotting and haemagglutination.
(c) Name the disease, that Onyancha could be suffering from.
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The equation below represents a metabolic process that occurs in a certain organ in the m
mammalian body:-
Ammonia (enzymes)----> Organic compound Q + water +
Carbon...
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The equation below represents a metabolic process that occurs in a certain organ in the m
mammalian body:-
Ammonia (enzymes)----> Organic compound Q + water +
Carbon (IV) oxide
a) Name the process represented in the equation.
b) Name the organ in which the process occurs.
c) Why is the process important to the mammal?
d) Identify the organic compound Q.
e) Explain the source of ammonia in the organ named in (b) above.
f) What happens to organic compound Q?
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Distinguish between internal environment and external environment
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Distinguish between internal environment and external environment
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State two classes of phylum chordata where all members are poikilothermic .
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State two classes of phylum chordata where all members are poikilothermic .
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What is poikilotherm?
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What is poikilotherm?
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The diagram below shows simplified structures of kidneys from two different animals.
(a) Suggest possible habitat in which animal N is found.
(b) Give two reasons for...
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The diagram below shows simplified structures of kidneys from two different animals.
(a) Suggest possible habitat in which animal N is found.
(b) Give two reasons for your answer in (a) above.
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Explain the effects of the following on the quantity and composition of urine
(a) Drinking large amount of clean water
(b) Drinking very salty soup
(c) Removal of...
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Explain the effects of the following on the quantity and composition of urine
(a) Drinking large amount of clean water
(b) Drinking very salty soup
(c) Removal of pancreas
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The table below shows a description of size of glomeruli and renal tubules of two animals
which are adapted to living in different environment:-
a) Name the...
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The table below shows a description of size of glomeruli and renal tubules of two animals
which are adapted to living in different environment:-
a) Name the likely environment in which animal A lives
b) Suggest the main nitrogenous waste produced by animal B
c) Name the organelle of osmoregulation in each of the following animal: i) Paramecium
ii) Insects
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State two features in the nephron that facilitate ultrafiltration
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State two features in the nephron that facilitate ultrafiltration.
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A patient was complaining of thirst most of the times. A sample of the patient’s urine was found
not to contain a lot of sugar but...
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A patient was complaining of thirst most of the times. A sample of the patient’s urine was found
not to contain a lot of sugar but was dilute:-
(a) Name the hormone the person’s body was deficient of
(b) Which gland produces the above hormone
(c) Name the disease that the patient was most likely suffering from
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Study the homeostatic scheme below:
(a) Identify the hormone labeled A
(b) Name the site of action of hormone A
(c) Identify the feedback labeled D
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Study the homeostatic scheme below:
(a) Identify the hormone labeled A
(b) Name the site of action of hormone A
(c) Identify the feedback labeled D
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The figure below shows a vertical section through a mammalian kidney.
(a) Label the parts A and B
(b) Which part is the Bowman’s capsule found?
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The figure below shows a vertical section through a mammalian kidney.
(a) Label the parts A and B
(b) Which part is the Bowman’s capsule found?
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State two processes through which plants excrete their metabolic wastes.
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State two processes through which plants excrete their metabolic wastes.
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The table below shows the approximate percentage concentration of various components in blood
plasma entering the kidney, glomerular filtrate and urine of a healthy human being
(a)...
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The table below shows the approximate percentage concentration of various components in blood
plasma entering the kidney, glomerular filtrate and urine of a healthy human being
(a) Name the process responsible for the formation of glomerular filtrate
(b) What process is responsible for the absence of glucose and amino acids in urine?
(c) Explain why there are no plasma proteins in the glomerular filtrate?
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The table below shows description of sizes of glomeruli renal tubules of two animals which are
living in different environments
Name the likely environment in which each...
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The table below shows description of sizes of glomeruli renal tubules of two animals which are
living in different environments
Name the likely environment in which each animal lives :
(i)Animal X
(ii) Animal Y
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What role does vasoconstriction play in thermoregulation?
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What role does vasoconstriction play in thermoregulation?
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Name the nitrogenous wastes excreted by the following organisms:-
Animal Nitrogenous Waste
(i) Desert mole
(ii)...
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Name the nitrogenous wastes excreted by the following organisms:-
Animal Nitrogenous Waste
(i) Desert mole
(ii) Marine fish
(iii) Tilapia
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