AQA GCSE Biology Module 1 Controlling Conditions

20 Questions | By Ianrobertson | Last updated: Mar 19, 2022 | Total Attempts: 238

Questions

Settings

Create your own Quiz

Revision for the topic of co-ordination and control for the B1 module of AQA GCSE Biology

Questions and Answers

1.

Information passes along neurones in the form of
- A.
  
  Messages
- B.
  
  Electronic signals
- C.
  
  Impulses
- D.
  
  Signals
2.

The correct order of neurones in a reflex arc is
- A.
  
  Relay, motor sensory
- B.
  
  Sensory, relay, motor
- C.
  
  Motor, sensory, relay
- D.
  
  Sensory, motor, relay
3.

A valid statement about hormone responses is
- A.
  
  Hormone response always involve a protein messenger
- B.
  
  Hormone responses involve electrial impulses
- C.
  
  Hormone responses only occur when a person has reached puberty
- D.
  
  Hormone responses are slow and long lasting
4.

A neurone does not contain which of the following?
- A.
  
  Cell wall
- B.
  
  Cell membrane
- C.
  
  Cytoplasm
- D.
  
  Nucleus
5.

Which of the following neurones is connected between another neurone and an effector?
- A.
  
  All neurones
- B.
  
  Sensory
- C.
  
  Motor
- D.
  
  Relay
6.

A synapse is
- A.
  
  The place where nerve impuses stop moving
- B.
  
  A gap over which electrical impulses cross
- C.
  
  The place where neurones touch
- D.
  
  A small gap between neurones
7.

Reflexes are
- A.
  
  Automatic and rapid
- B.
  
  Voluntary and rapid
- C.
  
  Involuntary and slow
- D.
  
  Automatic and slow
8.

Reflexes
- A.
  
  Sometimes invlove nervous activity in the brain
- B.
  
  Always invlove nervous activity in the brain
- C.
  
  Never involve nervous activity in the brain
- D.
  
  Only involve nervous activity in the brain
9.

Activity at a synapse invloves
- A.
  
  The transfer of current
- B.
  
  Diffusion of an impulse
- C.
  
  The movement of an impulse
- D.
  
  The diffiusion of a chemical
10.

Glands invloved in the production of hormones in the control of the menstrual cycle include
- A.
  
  The pituitary and ovaries
- B.
  
  Ovaries and uterus lining
- C.
  
  Pituitary and adrenal gland
- D.
  
  Mammary glands and unterus lining
11.

Which one of the following organs is a gland producing FSH?
- A.
  
  Pituitary
- B.
  
  Ovary
- C.
  
  Uterus lining
- D.
  
  Mammary
12.

The action of FSH is to
- A.
  
  Stimulate oestrogen production
- B.
  
  Reduce the thickness of the uterus lining
- C.
  
  Inhibit follicle development
- D.
  
  Cause ovulation
13.

High levels of FSH in blood causes
- A.
  
  The unterus lining to be released
- B.
  
  Even more FSH to be produced
- C.
  
  Oestrogen formation and follicle development
- D.
  
  Egg release from the ovary
14.

Which one of the following hormones is often used in fertility treatments for couples wanting a baby?
- A.
  
  HSF
- B.
  
  FSH
- C.
  
  GBH
- D.
  
  TEA
15.

Which of the following is not a function of oestrogen?
- A.
  
  It inhibits FSH production
- B.
  
  It stimulates FSH production
- C.
  
  It stimulates LH production
- D.
  
  In contraptive pills it prevents egg development
16.

The length of a typical menstrual cycle in days is
- A.
  
  14
- B.
  
  24
- C.
  
  28
- D.
  
  32
17.

If sperm cells live for 2 days after they have ejaculated fertilisation is most likely to occur when intercourse happens between which days in a typical cycle?
- A.
  
  Day 8 to 12
- B.
  
  Day 12 to 16
- C.
  
  Day 18 to 22
- D.
  
  Day 20 to 22
18.

The highest level of LH in the blood of a woman during a typical menstrual cycle occurs on day
- A.
  
  6
- B.
  
  14
- C.
  
  22
- D.
  
  28
19.

The contraceptive pills contains which of the following hormones
- A.
  
  Oestrogen
- B.
  
  FSH
- C.
  
  LH
- D.
  
  Adrenalin
20.

Hormone treatment may help women who want to have a bady if
- A.
  
  They produce too many follicles
- B.
  
  Their oviducts are blocked
- C.
  
  Their FSH levels are too low
- D.
  
  Their adrenalin levels are too low