1.1 Which ONE of the following is a reproductive strategy in birds where the young are born fully dependent on the parents?
A - NSC Life Sciences - Question 1 - 2024 - Paper 1
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1.1 Which ONE of the following is a reproductive strategy in birds where the young are born fully dependent on the parents?
A. Precocial development
B. Altricial... show full transcript
Worked Solution & Example Answer:1.1 Which ONE of the following is a reproductive strategy in birds where the young are born fully dependent on the parents?
A - NSC Life Sciences - Question 1 - 2024 - Paper 1
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Which ONE of the following is a reproductive strategy in birds where the young are born fully dependent on the parents?
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The correct answer is B. Altricial development, as this refers to the strategy where young are born in a relatively immature state and require extensive parental care.
Step 2
In which part of the female reproductive system will the events shown in the diagram above occur?
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The answer is A. Fallopian tube, where fertilization commonly occurs, allowing the fertilized egg to travel toward the uterus.
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Which ONE of the following combination of components forms part of the peripheral nervous system?
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The correct answer is (ii) only, as it consists of the spinal nerves that extend outside the central nervous system.
Step 4
The blood vessel in the neck that contains receptors which are sensitive to carbon dioxide levels in the blood.
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The carotid artery contains chemoreceptors that monitor CO2 levels.
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A reproductive strategy where the development of the fetus occurs inside the uterus of the mother.
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This is referred to as viviparity, where live birth occurs after development within the uterus.
Step 6
Photoreceptors that react to low light intensity and are responsible for black and white vision.
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These are rods, a type of photoreceptor in the retina.
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The structure that develops from the remains of the Graafian follicle in the ovary.
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This structure is the corpus luteum, which plays a crucial role in hormone production during the menstrual cycle.
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The part in the male that stores sperm cells until maturation.
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The epididymis is the location where sperm mature and are stored.
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The part of the ear that receives sound waves from the auditory canal.
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This part is known as the tympanic membrane, commonly called the eardrum.
Step 10
The structure in males that secretes testosterone.
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The testes are the male reproductive organs responsible for testosterone production.
Step 11
A hormone that stimulates the production of milk in humans.
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This hormone is prolactin, which is vital for lactation.
Step 12
A plant hormone that stimulates:
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This is abscisic acid, involved in plant stress responses.
Step 13
A hormone that impacts the mammary glands in the reproductive process:
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This hormone is gibberellins, known for various growth roles.
Step 14
A hormone that is responsible for the drainage of fluid from the middle ear.
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This is glucocorticoids, which play a role in fluid balance.
Step 15
Name the TWO components of the central nervous system shown in the diagram.
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The two components are the brain and spinal cord.
Step 16
Identify part: (a) B
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Part B is identified as the corpus callosum.
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Identify part: (b) D
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Part D is identified as the cerebellum.
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Give the LETTER and NAME that controls: (a) The heartbeat
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The component responsible is the medulla oblongata.
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Give the LETTER and NAME that controls: (b) Voluntary actions
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Voluntary actions are controlled by the cerebrum.
Step 20
The part of the brain where the osmoreceptors are located
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The osmoreceptors are located in the hypothalamus.
Step 21
Gland Z
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Gland Z is identified as the pituitary gland/hypophysis.
Step 22
Hormone Y
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Hormone Y is known as ADH (antidiuretic hormone).
Step 23
Structure X
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Structure X refers to the nephron/renal tubules.
Step 24
State whether the volume of urine produced will increase or decrease for this individual.
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The volume of urine produced will decrease due to the action of ADH conserving water.
Step 25
Identify: (a) Fluid A
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Fluid A is the amniotic fluid.
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Identify: (b) Structure C
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Structure C refers to the placenta.
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Name: (a) The blood vessel in part B that transports oxygen to the developing fetus.
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The blood vessel is the umbilical vein.
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Name: (b) TWO structures that play a role in the formation of structure C.
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The two structures are the chorionic villi and the endometrium.