CT1

MCQ
1)D
2)C
3)A
4)B
5)C
6)C
7)D
8)D
9)B
10)B
Theory
1.a) They transmit nerve impulses from the receptor to the central nervous system

They transmit nerve impulses from the sensory neurone to the motor neurone in CNS.

They transmit nerve impulses from the CNS to the effectors.

b)Receptors in the ears receive the stimulus of sound and an electrical impulse is generated
which passes through a neurone to spinal cord or central nervous system (CNS). From there
hypothalamus in brain signals to release adrenaline from adrenal glands of kidney. This
increases the heart beat.
2.a)The ciliary muscle relaxes and the suspensory ligament are pulled in order to be contracted.
And lens become thin and less convex which thus increases focal length. The photoreceptors
are stimulated when the light rays are sharply focused on the retina from the distant object. The
optic nerve sends nerve impulses which were produced to the brain which interprets the
impulses. Thus, the person can finally see the distant object.
3.a)Hormones are chemical substances released by by endocrine gland.It is transported by
blood.It works on targetted organs. It is broken down by liver

b)i)The insulin is produced by pancreas. It is secreted

when the blood glucose concentration increases above normal levels. It
promotes the utilization of glucose by the cells.

ii)Diabetes
iii)1 - High glucose level in blood. 2 - Slow process of healing wounds. 3 - Presence of glucose
in urine after a meal. Treatments - 1 - Inject insulin. 2 - Maintain healthy diet. 3 - Make sure to
have a supply of sugary food