What is meant by the term irritability? (Answered)
State the importance of negative phototaxis to termites. (Answered)
Describe how accommodation in the the human eye is brought about
when focusing on a near object (Answered)
The diagram below represents a section of the human brain.
(i) Name the structure labeled P and R
ii) State two functions of the part labeled Q
(Answered)
The diagram below shows how the iris and pupil of a human eye appear under
different conditions.
(a) Name the structures labeled X and Y
(b) (i) State the condition that leads to the change in appearance shown in
the diagram labeled B
(ii) Describe the changes that lead to the appearance of the iris
and pupil as shown in the diagram labeled B
(iii) What is the significance of the changes described (Answered)
State one function for each of the following
(a) Cerebellum
(b) Medulla oblongata (Answered)
Explain why images that form on the blind spot are not perceived (Answered)
How does the human eye obtain nutrients (Answered)
Explain the changes that take place in the pupil and iris of a human eye when a person moves from a dark room to a room with bright light (Answered)
State two characteristics of the image formed on the retina (Answered)
Name the part of retina where image is formed (Answered)
Describe the structure and functions of the various parts of the human ear. (Answered)
Where in the human body are relay neurons found. (Answered)
The diagram below represents a reflex arc in human.
(a) Name the part labeled X and Y
b) Name the substance that is responsible for the transmission of an impulse across the synapse (Answered)
State the importance of tactic response among some members of kingdom protista. (Answered)
Apart from hearing, state another function of the human ear (Answered)
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 (Answered)
Describe the functions of the various parts of the human eye (Answered)
Describe how semicircular canals performs their functions (Answered)
What is the function of the following parts of the mammalian ear?
(i) Tympanic membrane
(ii) Eustachian tube
(iii) Ear ossicles (Answered)
What is the function of the following cells in the retina of human eye?
(a) Cones
(b) Rods (Answered)
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. (Answered)
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
(c) Using an arrow indicate on the diagram the direction of movement of an impulse in the cell. (Answered)
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 (Answered)
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?
(c) How can the defect be corrected? (Answered)
State two functional differences between the rods and cones in the human eye (Answered)
State the function of ciliary muscles in the human eye (Answered)
Describe the location, function and characteristics of three types of muscles in mammalian body. (Answered)
How are long bones of limbs suited/ adapted to their function? (Answered)
How are the pectoral and pelvic girdles adapted/ suited to their function? (Answered)
How are cervical, thoracic, lumbar and sacral vertebrae adapted/ suited to their function? (Answered)
Explain/ describe the mechanism of locomotion in finned fish/ How does locomotion occurs in finned fish/ explain/ describe the adaptation of fish to locomotion in its habitat/ water. (Answered)
How is the mammalian ear adapted/ suited to its function? (Answered)
Describe the process of hearing in mammals. (Answered)
Describe the structure and function of various parts of human ear. (Answered)
How is the image formed in the eye? (Answered)
Explain/ describe how accommodation of the eye is achieved. (Answered)
How is the mammalian eye adapted/ suited to its function? (Answered)
A person met a leopard as he walked along the forest path and ran away immediately. Explain how the nervous and adrenal glands worked together to bring about the action observed. (Answered)
Using an illustration explain what happens when a person touches a hot flame. (Answered)
Using relevant example, describe/ explain simple and conditioned reflex action. (Answered)
Describe/ explain the roles/ functions of different parts of the mammalian brain. (Answered)
Explain the role of auxins in tropisms/ tropic responses. (Answered)
Explain how the process of evolution may lead to formation of a new species/adaptation of species to the environment. (Answered)
Using examples, explain how natural selection takes place. (Answered)
Using relevant example explain industrial melanism. (Answered)
Describe how mutations arise and their significance in evolution. (Answered)
How does natural selection lead to emergence of new species? (Answered)
Describe/ explain different evidences that show that evolution took place. (Answered)
Explain/ describe the general application of genetics. (Answered)