Chapter 3 Paper 1

Excretion The figure above shows the longitudinal section of human skin. Which of the parts labelled A, B, C or D produces sweat? 6 Through which of the following organs is the highest volume of water lost? A The skin B The lungs C The kidneys D The large intestine Which of the following are the main components of human kidneys? I Cortex II Medulla III Pelvis IV Corona A I and III only B II and III only C I, II and III only D I, II, III and IV Which of the following habits should we practise to maintain healthy kidneys? I Exercise regularly II Drink plenty of water III Eat food high in salt IV Avoid consuming food and drink contaminated with dangerous substances such as lead or mercury A I and IV only B II and IV only C I, II and III only D I, II, III and IV A patient has been advised to undergo dialysis treatment twice a week. What is this patient most likely suffering from? A Kidney failure B Hepatitis C Lung cancer D Heart disease Which of the following is a plant excretory product that can be harmful to humans? I Resin II Morphine III Caffeine IV Opium A I and III only B II and III only C II, III and IV only D I, II, III and IV Which of the following is not a method used by plants to remove excretory products? A Carrying out photosynthesis B Producing fragrant flowers C Shedding leaves D Growing through tropism responses Which of the following excretory products is obtained from the bark of a cinchona tree? A Cocaine B Cocoa C Quinine D Oil Which of the following plant excretory products are found in drinks? I Resin II Cocaine III Caffeine IV Tannin

Each question is followed by four options. Choose the best answer for each question. 1 Which of the following is not a human excretory organ? A Kidney B Skin C Nose D Lung

7 2 Which of the following processes produces excretory products? A Metabolic processes B Assimilation C Thinking D Digestion Which of the following excretory products is excreted by the kidneys, lungs and skin? I Carbon dioxide II Water III Mineral salts IV Urea A I only B II only C II and III only D I, II and IV only

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The figure above shows the human urinary system. What do the structures labelled M, N and O in the figure above, represent? M N O A ureter bladder urethra B urethra bladder ureter C urethra ureter bladder D ureter urethra bladder 5

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I and III only II and III only III and IV only I, II, III and IV

plants? (e) (f) Name two plants that produce tannin. What are two beneficial uses of tannin?

Oxygen is an excretory product that is produced during photosynthesis. Oxygen is removed from the plant by A transpiration B diffusion C osmosis D respiration Morphine and cocaine can cause addiction. What is another side effect of these drugs? A A person can lose his reasoning ability B A person can lose his excretion ability C A person can lose his sight D A person can lose his hearing

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Paper 2 Answer all the questions. Section A 1

The figure above shows the cross-section of a human kidney. (a) Label the following parts on the figure above. capsule (b) (c) (d) cortex medulla

What is the main function of the cortex? What are the five products that are excreted by the kidneys? Why must excretory products be removed from the body? Name two metabolic processes in plants that yield simple excretory substances. A plant excretory product is changed into crystals and stored in the leaves. How are these crystals removed from the plant? Another plant produces a volatile oil as an excretory product. (i) Where would this product be stored in the plant? (ii) How would this product be removed? What are the two structures that remove water from

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