DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL, RUBY PARK, KOLKATA

UNIT TEST III [2021-22]

Class – XI

Time: 1 Hour Subject: Biology (044) Maximum Marks: 25

General Instructions:
i) All questions are compulsory.
ii) The question paper has three sections and 9 questions.
iii) Section A has 4 questions of 2 marks each; Section B has 4 questions of 3 marks each;
and Section C has 1 question of 5 marks.
iv) Wherever necessary, neat and properly labelled diagrams should be drawn.

SECTION A

1. Explain the mechanism of blood clotting. 2

2. a) Label a and b.
b) Define stroke volume and state its relation with cardiac output. 2
3. a) Mention the components of diffusion membrane of human respiratory system. 2
b) What is inspiratory capacity? State its value.
4. Explain the regulation of cardiac activity. 2

SECTION B
5. a) State any four factors favourable for the formation of oxyhaemoglobin. 3
b) Even though PCO2 is 40mm of Hg in the alveolus and 45 mm of Hg in the pulmonary artery
amount of CO2 that can diffuse through the diffusion membrane is much higher than O2. Explain.

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6a) Define ‘oxygen dissociation curve’. Can you suggest any reason for its sigmoid shape?
b) Why should workers in asbestos factories wear masks?
c) Where is the enzyme carbonic anhydrase located? State its function/s. 3

7a) A special case of Rh incompatibity has been observed during pregnancy. Explain 3
b) How can it be avoided?

8a) Due to developmental abnormality, the wall of the left ventricle of an infant’s heart is as thin as
that of right ventricle. What would be its specific effects on circulation of blood?
b) How is the first heart sound caused?
c) Name two vital organs affected by high blood pressure 3

SECTION C
9) Given below is the ECG of a normal human. 5

a) Differentiate between electrocardiogram and electrocardiograph.

b) Differentiate between P wave and T wave
c) Name any two diseases which can cause disturbances in ECG.
d) A specialized nodal tissue is distributed in heart. Briefly explain its distribution and function.

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