past paper- questions and answers
What is the primary function of the alveoli in the lungs? ✔️✔️ Gas exchange between air and
blood
Which organelle is responsible for protein synthesis? ✔️✔️ Ribosome
What type of tissue connects muscle to bone? ✔️✔️ Tendon
Which blood cells are mainly responsible for fighting infections? ✔️✔️ White blood cells
What is the pH of pure water? ✔️✔️ 7
Which part of the brain controls balance and coordination? ✔️✔️ Cerebellum
What is the largest organ in the human body? ✔️✔️ Skin
Which vitamin is essential for calcium absorption? ✔️✔️ Vitamin D
What type of chemical bond involves the sharing of electrons? ✔️✔️ Covalent bond
Which system regulates hormones in the body? ✔️✔️ Endocrine system
What is the function of hemoglobin? ✔️✔️ To transport oxygen in the blood
Which structure filters blood in the kidneys? ✔️✔️ Nephron
What is the main function of the large intestine? ✔️✔️ Absorption of water
Which gas is most abundant in Earth's atmosphere? ✔️✔️ Nitrogen
What is the unit of heredity? ✔️✔️ Gene
Which type of muscle is involuntary and found in organs? ✔️✔️ Smooth muscle
What does DNA stand for? ✔️✔️ Deoxyribonucleic acid
What is the function of platelets? ✔️✔️ Blood clotting
Which organ produces insulin? ✔️✔️ Pancreas
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,What is the normal body temperature in Celsius? ✔️✔️ 37°C
Which part of the cell contains genetic material? ✔️✔️ Nucleus
What is the function of the diaphragm? ✔️✔️ Helps in breathing
Which nutrient provides the most energy per gram? ✔️✔️ Fat
What type of blood vessel carries blood away from the heart? ✔️✔️ Artery
What is the main component of bones? ✔️✔️ Calcium phosphate
Which system is responsible for movement? ✔️✔️ Muscular system
What is the function of red blood cells? ✔️✔️ Carry oxygen
Which part of the eye controls light entry? ✔️✔️ Iris
What is the smallest unit of life? ✔️✔️ Cell
What type of reaction releases energy? ✔️✔️ Exothermic reaction
Which organ is responsible for detoxification? ✔️✔️ Liver
What is the function of the spinal cord? ✔️✔️ Transmits nerve signals
Which blood type is known as the universal donor? ✔️✔️ O negative
What is the process of cell division called? ✔️✔️ Mitosis
Which macromolecule includes enzymes? ✔️✔️ Proteins
What is the main function of the heart? ✔️✔️ Pump blood
Which organ stores bile? ✔️✔️ Gallbladder
What is the basic unit of the nervous system? ✔️✔️ Neuron
Which element is essential for respiration? ✔️✔️ Oxygen
What is the function of the kidneys? ✔️✔️ Filter waste from blood
What type of joint is the shoulder? ✔️✔️ Ball-and-socket joint
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, What is the function of the esophagus? ✔️✔️ Transports food to the stomach
Which hormone regulates blood sugar? ✔️✔️ Insulin
What is the main function of carbohydrates? ✔️✔️ Provide energy
Which organ produces bile? ✔️✔️ Liver
What is the function of the small intestine? ✔️✔️ Nutrient absorption
Which structure protects the brain? ✔️✔️ Skull
What is the function of the circulatory system? ✔️✔️ Transport nutrients and oxygen
Which gas do plants release during photosynthesis? ✔️✔️ Oxygen
What is the function of chlorophyll? ✔️✔️ Absorb sunlight
Which part of the plant conducts water? ✔️✔️ Xylem
What is the function of the roots? ✔️✔️ Absorb water and anchor plant
Which system controls body responses quickly? ✔️✔️ Nervous system
What is the function of the immune system? ✔️✔️ Defend against pathogens
Which type of energy is stored in food? ✔️✔️ Chemical energy
What is the function of enzymes? ✔️✔️ Speed up chemical reactions
Which part of the brain controls breathing? ✔️✔️ Medulla oblongata
What is the function of the uterus? ✔️✔️ Support fetal development
Which structure connects bones to bones? ✔️✔️ Ligament
What is the function of the pancreas in digestion? ✔️✔️ Produce digestive enzymes
Which mineral is important for oxygen transport? ✔️✔️ Iron
What is the function of the lungs? ✔️✔️ Exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide
Which part of the digestive system absorbs most nutrients? ✔️✔️ Small intestine
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