Biology

PRE IGCSE

TUTORIAL
QUESTIONS
Prepared by,

___________________
(Dr.Eric Sivanesh)
Biology Teacher
1. Define Respiration 2m
2. Give 4 purpose of respiration 4m
3. Write in word equation of aerobic respiration 2m
4. Define anaerobic respiration 2m
5. Explain briefly anaerobic respiration in terms of yeast and
muscle 4m
6. State 4 differences between aerobic and anaerobic respiration
8m
7. State 4 properties of the alveoli that allows gaseous exchange
to occur efficiently 4m
8. Explain briefly the role of mucus and cilia in respiratory
system 4m
9. Explain briefly how carbon dioxide can be tested in lab 4m
10. Explain briefly on the linkage between physical activity,
rate and depth of breathing 8m
11. Explain the following effect of smoking in the human
body 8m
1) Nicotine
2) Carbon monoxide
3) Smoke particles
4) Tar
12. State the differences between artery, vein and capillary
10m
13. State the properties of capillary and tissue fluid 8m
14. State the function of the following 1m each
1) Right atrium
2) Right ventricle
3) Left Atrium
4) Left ventricle
5) Tricuspid valve
6) Semi lunar Valve
7) Bicuspid valve
8) Septum
9) Aorta
10) Pulmonary Artery
11) Pulmonary Vein
12) Inferior vena cava
13) Superior vena cava
15. Explain briefly on the following cardiovascular diseases
1) Hypertension 3m
2) Arteriosclerosis 3m
3) Coronary thrombosis 3m
16. Explain briefly the function of blood 10m