CONFIDENTIAL* Z A[I5 marks] See Answer all questions. Indicate the correct answer on the Multiple-choice Answer Sheet provided. 1 The events in breathing mechanisms are given below. I Nerve impulses are sent to the inspiratory centre, IL External intercostal muscles and diaphragm contract faster. IIL The chemoreceptors detect the decrease in carbon dioxide concentration. Medulla sends impulses to external intercostal muscles and diaphragm via vagus Vv nerve. Which events would be experienced by a diver when his oxygen supply is low? A land I B Land ill © Mand 1V D IllandIV 2 Which are true about stomata? 1 Reduce water loss IL_ Not involved in photosynthesis IIL Regulate the opening and closing of the pores IV Enable gas exchange between atmosphere and plants A land B TandIV © Wand I D IlandIV 3 Which of the following is not a pathway of blood in humans? A. Hepatic portal vein to the liver B_ Pulmonary artery to the lungs Pulmonary vein to the right atrium D_ Coronary artery to heart muscles 4 Based on cohesion-tension theory, which is the cause of transpirational pull? A. Turgor pressure due to osmosis B_ Hydrophilic walls of xylem cells C Active transport of solutes into the xylem D_ Hydrogen bonds between water molecules 5 Which statement is true about the mechanism of action of cocaine? A The binding with acetylcholinesterase occurs. B_ The blocking of the reuptake of dopamine into the presynaptic neurone. 4 C_ The increasing of concentration of acetylcholine in the synaptic cleft. D_ The binding of norepinephrine to receptors on the postsynaptic membrane. STPM 2020 - 964/2 *This question paper is CONFIDENTIAL until the examination is over. CONFIDENTIAL* Scanned with CamScanner4 ‘CONFIDENTIAL® orci tits ution? 6 Which hormone coesponds comely vrction Hormone Simulates milk prodution Increases heart and metabolic rates A Oxytocin ‘Aniiaetic hormone Regulates the concentation of sim and Aldosterone Ferrey ots ons nthe i 1D Human chorionic gonadotropin Stimulates the development of endometrium 7 Which structure originates fo she endoderm ofthe embryo? B Nervous system toner ining ofthe digestive tract A. Epideenis (© Internal sex organs 8 The plobular sage inthe development of dceyledon embryo is shown in he diagram below Which are re bout 1°? 1 Anchors the developing embryo 1 Hels in nutrient uptake from the endosperm IML. Divides repeat o form a smal eluster fells IV Divides and diferentes to form plumule, radicle and cotyledons A Tandit B Landi © Wangiv D tana tv 9 Which isnot required in seed germination? A. Abscisic acid B Gibberelic acid © Hydrolysis ofstarch D imbibition 10. Why does healthy individual tha wens aot excretes less urine? A” The increase of sodium reabsorption de to aostrone. BB The increase of water reabsorption du othe secretion of more ADH © The blood osmotic pressure of the individual desreass because of wate oss > ‘The dsl convoluted tubule and collting duct become les pemneabe to wate. STPM 2020-9642 ‘This question papers CONFIDENTIAL until he examination js over eraweinewrrar Scanned with CamScannerCONFIDENTIAL* 6 11. Which are the effects of positive feedback mechanism? I. The secretion of less insulin is triggered by hunger. IL. The secretion of adrenaline increases the rate of glycogenolysis. ie which causes hypothermia, fnich causes hyperthermia. Mand 1V) IIL A low critical temperature decreases the metabolic rat IV. Ahigh critical temperature increases the metabolic rate w A Land IL B [and III © Mand IV D 12 Which cell corresponds correctly to its function? Celt Function A Beell Attacks infected cells B Mast cell Releases histamines to trigger allergic reaction C Helper T cell Triggers faster secondary immune response D_ Cytotoxie T cell Acts on soluble antigen 13. Which are true about foreign tissues rejection by the body? 1 Due to allergic response IL The result of cell mediated immune response IIL The engulfment of foreign tissues by macrophage IV MHC protein markers on the surface of cells act as specific antigens A. Land I B land Ill € Mand IV D IlandIV 14 Which statement is true about systemic lupus erythematosus? A. The disease is easily transmitted through vectors, B_ The leukocytes attack the erythrocytes in the body of the sufferer. The immune system fails to distinguish between self and non-self. D More men are affected because the disease is controlled by sex-linked genes. 15. Various methods of preventing infectious diseases are given below. I Eats well cooked food I Drinks boiled and treated water TI Vaccinates infants and children IV Covers mouth during sneezing and coughing Which methods are used to prevent cholera? A. Land Il B IandIV © Wand itt D MWandIv STPM 2020 - 964/2 *This question paper is CONFIDENTIAL until the examination is over. CONFIDENTIAL#* Scanned with CamScannerJauueoguies wim pauueds CONFIDENTIAL 0 ‘Section #15 mari] Anger a guetons. ‘hae he answers in the spaces provide 16 Pac of ive oul is shown inthe agra bow (0) Siete fits of Sand. Function of 5 _ Function oft (6 Describe he elation of lod glucose level in & STPM2020- 9642. ‘This gestion paper is CONFIDENTIAL until the examination is over B ea a ‘CONFIDENTIAL*CONFIDENTIAL 2 17 The ifecele of malaria pathogens sown in he diagram below (@) Name the pathogen hat causes malaria, u (©) Henity and a r (6) What happens when ener a (@ Deserbe the lifecycle ofthe pathogen inthe infeted mosque, 8) SSTPM 2020 -964/2 ‘This question paper is CONFIDENTIAL until the examination is vee. CONFIDENTIAL* le oi ¢ B a‘CONFIDENTIAL® M Section € (30 marks] Answer te quctions onl tne frst two answers will be marked. ite the Yu my ane al gens tet + new page of the answer sheet. mses onthe ansiver heets provided. Begin each answer on a 18 (a) Describe the generation of tanspiratonl pull nthe leaves ofa plant. m (0 Desese he tanspration of sin gemiang porto aber bse on pressure foe hypothesis. 19 (a) Various pattems of growth exist among organisms. Dilferentiate between limited and nlite grow pte (6) (8) Deserbe the hormonal elation in the development of moth ~ 20 () Describe thee plant growth epuators and thei functions in agriculture 6 (8) Describe the sdaptation of mangrove plant to overcome the problem in water regulation, o ‘stm 2020-96472 "This nestion nner is CONFIDENTIAL nt the amin Scanned with CamScanner