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OXFORD ACADEMY
Half Yearly Examination
Biology
Class : X

Roll No. : Time - 01:30 Hrs


Date : MM - 0 30 Marks

1. Name the two components of central nervous systems in humans. 1

2. How is the spinal cord protected in the human body? 1

3. Give one example of chemotropism. 1

4. Name any two types of tropism. 1

5. Why does leaf appear green? 2

6. (a) What is the role of HCl in our stomach? 3


(b) What is emulsification of fats?
(c) Which protein digesting enzyme is present in pancreatic juice?

7. (a) Describe the mechanism of breathing in human beings. 3


(b) (i) Under normal conditions, what is the rate of breathing per minute?
(ii) Why does the rate of breathing increase by 20 to 25 times during vigorous exercise?

8. How does gaseous exchange take place in Amoeba? 3

9. What are stomata and lenticels ? What is their role in respiration? 3

10. Draw a diagram of human respiratory system and label on it: 3


(a) Diaphragm (b) Larynx

11. In mammals and birds why is it necessary to separate oxygenated and de-oxygenated blood? 3

12. Mention the three kinds of cells present in blood. Write one function of each. 3

13. Name the hormone required for the following. Also mention the name of endocrine gland from 3
which that hormone is secreted:
(i) Lowering of blood glucose.
(ii) Development of moustache and beard in human males.
(iii) Metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and proteins.

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