Human Health and Diseases — BIOLOGY STD 12 Science — Question

Read the following and answer any four questions from (i) to (v) given below:
Biosphere reserves are multipurpose protected areas which are meant for preserving genetic diversity in representative ecosystems of various natural biomes and unique biological communities by protecting wild populations, traditional life style of tribals and domesticated plant/animal genetic resources. Each biosphere reserve has three zones-core, buffer and transition zone.

1. Which of the following is similar to biosphere reserve in terms of conservation?

1. Gene banks.
2. Offsite collection.
3. Orchards.
4. Hotspots.

2. Refer to the given figure representing different zones of a biosphere reserve and select the correct option regarding it.

1. A-Limited human activity is allowed such as for research and education.
2. B-An active co-operation occurs between reserve management and local people for activities like cropping, settlements, etc.
3. C-No human activity is allowed.
4. None of these.

3. Refer to the given diagrammatic representation of a biosphere reserve.

Select the incorrect statement regarding X, Y and Z.

1. X is devoted to strict protection of wildlife and no human activity is allowed in this zone.
2. In Y, only limited human activity (compatible with conservation) is allowed.
3. In Z, commercial exploitation of natural resources is allowed.
4. Tourism is allowed in Z zone only.
5. Zone Y helps to maintain the lifestyle of the tribal people living in the area.

1. (iii), (iv) and (v) only
2. (ii), (iii) and (v) only
3. (i), (iii) and (iv) only
4. (ii), (iii) and (iv) only

4. Biosphere reserves differ from national parks and wildlife sanctuaries because in the former.

1. Human beings are not allowed to enter
2. People are an integral part of the system
3. Plants are paid greater attention than the animals
4. Living organisms are brought from all over the world and preserved for posterity.

5. MAB Programme means.

1. Man and biosphere programme.
2. Man and biodiversity conservation programme.
3. Manually aided biosphere conservation programme.
4. None of these.

Ectomycorrhizae and Endomycorrhizae.

Read the following and answer any four questions from (i) to (v) given below:
Study the given table and answer the questions based on it.

	Hormone	Source	Function
(A)	Oxytocin	W	Ejection of milk
(B)	X	Anterior lobe of pituitary gland	Stimulates secretion of ABP from Sertoli cells
(C)	Y	Placenta	Maintains corpus luteum to secrete progesterone
(D)	Relaxin	Ovary	Z

1. Identify the hormones X and Y, respectively.

1. Testosterone, FSH.
2. LH, hPL.
3. FSH, hCG.
4. ICSH, hCG.

2. W in the given table is:

1. Hypothalamus.
2. Posterior lobe of pituitary.
3. Placenta.
4. Ovary.

3. Which of the following is correct for Z?

1. Dilation of uterine cervix during labour pains.
2. Stimulates the growth of the mammary glands during pregnancy.
3. Supports the fetal growth and prevents desiccation.
4. Forms protective plug in cervix of uterus during pregnancy.

4. Which set of hormones is secreted only during pregnancy?

1. Human chorionic gonadotropin, relax in and human placental lactogen.
2. Human placental lactogen, estrogen and chorionic thyrotropin.
3. Human chorionic gonadotropin, human placental lactogen and progesterone.
4. Chorionic thyrotropin, chorionic gonadotropin and estrogen.

5. Assertion: Follicle stimulating hormone controls the maintenance and functions of male reproductive organs.

Reason: FSH acts directly on spermatogonia to stimulate sperm production.

1. Both assertion and reason are true, and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
2. Both assertion and reason are true, but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
3. Assertion is true, but reason is false.
4. Both assertion and reason are false.

Distinguish between : Systolic blood circulation and Diastolic blood circulation.