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| 51. |
Choose the correctly matched pair :A. Inner lining of salivary ducts- Ciliated epitheliumB. Moist surface of buccal cavity - Glandular epitheliumC. Tubular parts of nephrons - Cuboidal epitheliumD. Inner surface of bronchioles-squamous epithelium |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 52. |
Choose the correctly matched pairA. Tendon - Specialized connective tissueB. Adipose tissue - Dense connective tissueC. Areolar tissue - Loose connective tissueD. Cartilage - Loose connective tissue |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 53. |
Answer the following (i) What is the function of nephridia? (ii) How many types of nephridia are found in earthworm based on their location ? |
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Answer» (i) Nephrida are the organs for excretion and osmoregulation in annelids, e.g., earthworm. (ii) Based on their location, nephridia in earthworm are of the three types, namely, pharyngeal nephridia , septal nephridia and integumentary nephridia. |
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| 54. |
Outer covering of cartilage is calledA. perichondriumB. periosteumC. endosternumD. peritoneum |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 55. |
Major protein of connective tissue isA. myosinB. collagenC. melaninD. keratin |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 56. |
Match the terms in column I with those in column II : `{:(,"Column I","Column II"),((a),"Compound epithelium ","(i) Bone"),((b),"Osteocytes ","(ii) Skin "):}` |
| Answer» Correct Answer - (a) (ii) ; (b) (i). | |
| 57. |
Which salt predominates in bone matrixA. Sodium chlorideB. Magnesium phosphateC. Calcium phosphateD. Sodium carbonate |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 58. |
What is the location of spermathecal pores in Pheretima? |
| Answer» Between the segments 5 and 6,6 and 7,7 and 8 and 8 and 9 | |
| 59. |
(a) What is meant by metameric segmentation ? (b) The clitellum represents which segments in earthworm ? (c) How many pairs of spermathecal pores are there in earthworm ? What are their functions ? |
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Answer» (a) When the external segmentation of the body largely corresponds to the internal divisions of the body, it is call metameric segmentation. (b) 14th , 15th and 16th segment (c) Four pairs, They lead into spermathecae and serve to receive sperms from another worm during copulation. |
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| 60. |
Read the following statements and find out the incorrect statement.A. The structures of the cells vary according to their functionB. The epithelial cells are compactly packed with little intercellular matrix.C. Main function of compound epithelium is secretion and absorption.D. The inner lining of ducts of salivary glands and of pancreatic ducts is covered by compound epithelium |
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Answer» Correct Answer - C Main function of compound epithelium is to provide protection against chemical and mechanical stresses. |
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| 61. |
Earthworm has no skeleton but during burrowing, the anterior end becomes turgid and acts as a hydraulic skeleton. It is due toA. Setae are present in all body segments except first, last and clitellum.B. Gut peristalsisC. SeptumD. Coelomic fluid |
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Answer» Correct Answer - D Earthworm has no skeleton but during burrowing, the anterior end becomes turgid and acts as a hydraulic skeleton. It is due to coelomic fluid. |
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| 62. |
Which of the following connective tissue often serves as a support framework for epithelium?A. Areolar tissueB. Adipose tissueC. Dense regular connective tissueD. Dense irrengular connective tissue |
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Answer» Correct Answer - A Areolar connective tissue often serves as a support framework for epithelium. |
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| 63. |
Which is the first segment, protomium or peristomium ? |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Peristomium | |
| 64. |
Mention the alternate term for clitellum. |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Cingulum | |
| 65. |
The principal role of the setae in earthworm isA. ExcretionB. NutritionC. RespirationD. Locomotion |
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Answer» Correct Answer - D The principal role of the setae in earthworm is locomotion. |
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| 66. |
Match the following with reference to cockroach and choose the correct option `{:("A.","Phallomere","(i)","Chain of developing ova"),("B.","Gonopore","(ii)","Bundles of sperm"),("C.","Spermatophore","(iii)","Opening of the ejacultory duct"),("D.","Ovarioles","(iv)","The external genitalia"):}`A. A-iii,B-iv,C-ii,D-iB. A-iv,B-iii,C-ii,D-iC. A-iv,B-ii,C-iii,D-iD. A-ii,B-iv,C-iii,D-i |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 67. |
Match the followings and choose the correct answer A. A-iii,B-I,C-ii,D-ivB. A-ii,B-I,C-iv,D-iiiC. A-iii,B-iv,C-ii,D-iD. A-iii,B-I,C-iv,D-ii |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
| 68. |
Match the followings and choose the correct answer A. A-ii,B-iii,C-iv,D-iB. A-iii,B-ii,C-iv,D-iC. A-I,B-iii,C-ii,D-ivD. A-ii,B-iv,C-iii,D-i |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 69. |
Which one of the following statement is true for cockroach ?A. The number of ovarioles in each ovary are ten.B. The larval stage is called caterpillerC. Anal style are absent in femalesD. They are ureotelic |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 70. |
List the four types of bons with regard to their mode of formation. Give one example of each type. |
| Answer» Cartilage bones such as femur, membrane bones such as parietals of cranium, sesamoid bones, namely, patella of the knee, and visceral bones, e.g., os cordis . | |
| 71. |
How do the osteoblasts, osteocytes and osteolasts differ ? |
| Answer» The osteoblasts are active cells that produce the bone tissue, osteocytes are inactive cells lying in the lacunae, and osteoclasts breakdown and absorb the bone tissue so that it may be remodelled by the osteoblasts according to the changing needs of a growing child. | |
| 72. |
Earthworn development isA. Direct i.e., there is no larve formedB. Indirect, i.e., there is no larve formedC. Direct, i.e.,there are many larval stagesD. Indirect, i.e., there are many larval stages |
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Answer» Correct Answer - A Earthworm development is direct, i.e., there is no larve formed. |
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| 73. |
Copulation is reciprocal in earthworm. What does it mean ? |
| Answer» Both copulants mutually exchange spermatozoa. | |
| 74. |
Give two identifying features of an adult male frog. |
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Answer» (i) Male frog croaks in rainy season due to presence of vocal sacs. (ii) The inner finger of each hand in male frog has at its base nuptial pad. |
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| 75. |
Name the process by which a tadpole develops into an adult frog . |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Metamorphosis | |
| 76. |
If a live earthworm is pricked with a needle on its outer surface without damaging its gut, the fluid that comes out isA. Coelomic fluidB. Excretory fluidC. Slimy mucusD. Haemolymph |
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Answer» Correct Answer - A If a live Earthworm is pricked with needle on its outer surface without damanging its gut, the fluid that comes out is coelomic fluid. |
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| 77. |
What is haemoglobin ? |
| Answer» Iron-containing respiratory pigment in the red blood corpuscles of vertebrates. | |
| 78. |
Which chemical is secreted by the axon endings into the synaptic. Cleft ? |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Acetylcholine. | |
| 79. |
What are mast cells ? State their 2 functions. |
| Answer» Mast cells are small oval granular cells in the connective tissue. They secrete heparin and histamine. | |
| 80. |
Which of the following connective tissue contains fibroblasts, macrophage and mast cells?A. Areolar tissueB. Adipose tissueC. Dense regular connective tissueD. Dense irrengular connective tissue |
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Answer» Correct Answer - A Areolar connective tissue contains fibroblasts, macrophages and mast cells. |
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| 81. |
What do the fibroblasts synthesize ? |
| Answer» Matrix and materials of which the fibres are formed. | |
| 82. |
Choose the correctly matched pairA. Inner surface of bronchioles-Squamous epitheliumB. Inner lining of salivary ducts -Ciliated epitheliumC. Moist surface of buccal cavity-Glandular epitheliumD. Tubular parts of nephrons-Cuboidal epithelium |
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Answer» Correct Answer - D • Inner surface of bronchioles-Ciliated epithelium • Inner lining of salivary ducts-Compound epithelium • Moist surface of buccal cavity -Compound epithelium Tubular parts of nephrons-Cuboidal epithelium. |
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| 83. |
Choose the correctly matched pairA. Cartilage-Loose connective tissueB. tendon-Specialized connective tissueC. Adipose tissue-Dense connective tissueD. Arolar tissue-Lose connective tissue |
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Answer» Correct Answer - D • Cartilage -specialised connective tissue • Tendon- dense connective tissue • Adipose tissue- loose connective tissue • Areolar tissue -loose connective tissue. |
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| 84. |
type of ovariole found in cockroach isA. MetrotrophicB. TelotrophicC. PolytrophicD. Paniostic |
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Answer» Correct Answer - D Type of ovariole found in cockroach in Paniostic. |
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| 85. |
The fluid floweing in the circulatory system of cockroach is known asA. HaemolymphB. LymphC. Extracellular fluidD. Plasma |
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Answer» Correct Answer - A The fluid flowing in the circulatory system of cockroach is known as haemolyph. |
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| 86. |
Neurohaemal organ in cockroach isA. Corporis aleatumB. Corporis CardiacumC. Prothoracic glandD. Prothoracic ganglion |
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Answer» Correct Answer - B Neurohaemal organ in cockroach in corporis cardiacum. |
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| 87. |
(a) Why are earthworms not seen or sunny days ? (b) Where can you locate earthworms ? |
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Answer» (a) Earthworms keep their skin moist by secreting mucous to remain alive. On sunny days, earthworms are unable to secrete mucous fact enough to make up for the lost evaporation and hence they remain in burrows in the soil. (b) In moist soil which is rich in humus. |
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| 88. |
(i) How old is the evolutionary history of cockroach ? (ii) Which adaptations in cockroach help them in their survival ? List few of them. |
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Answer» (i) It is about 350 million years (ii) Flattened body help to slip into narrow spaces, arrangement and shape of legs for swift running , omnivorous diet, nocturnal habit, good degree of sensitivity. |
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| 89. |
Copulation is reciprocal, in earthworm or cockroach. |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Earthworm | |
| 90. |
Where is pulvillus located in the cockroach leg ? |
| Answer» At the lower end of leg between claws | |
| 91. |
Match the following and choose the correct option `{:("A.","Adopose tissue","(i)","Nose"),("B.","Stratified epithelium","(ii)","Blood"),("C.","Hyaline cartilage","(iii)","Skin"),("D.","Fluid connective tissue","(iv)","Fat storage"):}`A. A-I, B-ii, C-iii, D-ivB. A-iv, B-iii, C-I, D-iiC. A-iii, B-i, C-iv, D-iiD. A-ii, B-i, C-iv, D-iii |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 92. |
Why do old people get bone fractures easily as compared to young ? |
| Answer» Bones have about 70% inorganic matter and 30% organic matter in the matrix. With age, the inorganic matter increases and the organic matter decreases. With the result, the bones are flexible in the young and get brittle in the old. Hence, old persons get bone fractures easily. | |
| 93. |
Read the following statements and find out the incorrect statement about earhworm.A. Three different types of nephridia are basically similar in structure.B. Earthworms have no eyesC. Earthworms have taste receptors/chemoreceptorsD. Earthworm do not have light and touch sensitive organs |
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Answer» Correct Answer - D Earthworm have light and touch sensitive organs. |
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| 94. |
Read the following statements and find out the correct statement(s).A. Ligaments, which attach skeletal muscles to bones and tendons which attach one bone to another are examples of dense regular connective tissueB. Blood, bones and cartilage are various types of specialised muscular tissues.C. Most of the bones in vertebrate embryos are replaced by cartilages in adultsD. None of the above |
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Answer» Correct Answer - D • Tendons, which attach skeletal muscles to bones and ligaments which attach one bone to another are examples of dense regular connective tissue • Blood bones and cartilage are various types of specialised connective tissues. • Most of the cartilages in vertebrate embryos are replaced by bones in adults. |
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| 95. |
(a) What are visceral bones ? Give atleast two examples. (b) What are membrane bones ? Give two examples. |
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Answer» (a) Visceral bones are formed in the soft organs. Examples : os cordis in the heart of ruminants, os penis in the penis of most bats. (b) Membrane bones are formed by ossification in the dermis of skin as thin plates, which sink to get attached over the original cartilaginous endoskeleton which gets covered. Examples : Parietals and frontals of the skull. |
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| 96. |
What are the following things ? Where do you find them in the animal body ? (i) Osteocytes , (ii) Haemoglobin , (iii) Canaliculi , (iv) Brush-bordered columnar epithelium , (v) Singleunit smooth muscle , (vi) Lacunae. |
| Answer» (i) Osteocytes , (ii) Haemoglobin , (iii) Canaliculi , (iv) Brush - bordered columnar epithelium , (v) Singleunit smooth muscle , (vi) Lacunae. | |
| 97. |
Primitive nervous system is formed inA. PoriferaB. CoelentrateC. PlathyelminthesD. Aschelminthes |
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Answer» Correct Answer - B Most primitive type nervous system is found in coelentrata. |
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(a) Which cells are termed as the structural and functional units of the nervous tissue ? (b) Which cells act as supporting and packing cells in the brain, spinal cord and ganglia ? (c ) What is the function of neurosecretory cells of the hypothalamus of the vertebrate brain ? |
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Answer» (a) Neurons (nerve cells) (b) Neuroglia cells (c ) Neurosecretory cells of the hypothalamus of the vertebrate brain secrete neurohormones, which control the release of pituitary hormones. |
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| 99. |
There are............types of cell junctions found in epithelium and nearly all animal tissue which provide both structural and functional links between its individual cells.A. TwoB. ThreeC. FourD. Many |
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Answer» Correct Answer - B There are three types of cell junctions found in epithelium and nearly all animal tissues provide both structural and functional links between its individual cells. |
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| 100. |
Mention two special properties of nervous tissue. |
| Answer» Excitability and conductivity. | |