Test your physical competence and knowledge of movement and safety with these JAMB and WAEC past questions.
Which of the following type of cartilage is present at the joints of long bones in humans?
Calcified
Hyaline
Elastic
fibrous
Correct answer is A
Hyaline cartilage is the type of cartilage present at the joints of long bones in humans. It provides a smooth surface for joint movement, absorbs shock, and reduces friction. Fibrous and elastic cartilages are found in other parts of the body, while calcified cartilage is a stage in endochondral ossification, not a type of cartilage found in joints
Excess presence of which of the following causes tooth decay in children?
fluoride
chloride
Softness
hardness
Correct answer is A
Fluoride can cause the teeth of the children to be mottled and discolored. It changes the appearance of tooth enamel in young children
Which of the following part of the human body is responsible for movement ?
vein
muscles
skin
tissues
Correct answer is B
The muscles in the human body are responsible for movement. They contract and relax to move the body parts. Tissues, bones, and skin are also parts of the human body but they do not directly cause movement. Tissues are groups of cells that have a similar structure and act together to perform a specific function. Bones provide support and structure to the body. Skin is the outer covering of the body.
Which of the following cannot be found in a first aid box ?
gloves
hand sanitizer
bandages
soda drinks
Correct answer is D
first aid box content
- thermometer
- gauze
-gloves
- hand sanitizer
- bandages
- adhesive dressings
- ice pack
- cotton balls
The human heart is located in the
cranium cavity
cervical cavity
Thoracic cavity
Nasal cavity
Correct answer is C
The human heart is located in the thoracic cavity. The heart is shifted slightly towards the left side of the body in most individuals. Thoracic cavity is also called chest cavity
throw-in
penalty
foul
corner kick
Correct answer is A
If the assistant referee in a soccer match raises the flag, at a 45 degree angle and points it horizontally along the touch line, they are indicating for a throw-in. The team attacking in the direction they are pointing takes the throw
Which of the following is not an institutional game in Nigeria ?
NATCEGA
NBA
NUGA
NIPOGA
Correct answer is B
The NBA (Nigeria Bar Association) is not an institutional game in Nigeria. It is a professional organization for lawyers in Nigeria. On the other hand, NUGA (Nigeria University Games Association), NIPOGA (Nigeria Polytechnic Games Association), and NATCEGA (National Colleges of Education Games Association) are all institutional games in Nigeria
Which of the following part of human skeleton forms the helmet that protect the human brain
Cranium
Fibula
Tibia
Suture
Correct answer is A
The Cranium is the part of the human skeleton that forms a protective helmet for the human brain. It is made up of eight bones that enclose the brain to protect it from impact. The other options, Tibia and Fibula, are bones found in the leg, while Suture is the term for the type of joint found between the bones in the skull
____ is the study of the structure and relationship between body parts
Anatomy
Sociology
physiology
health education
Correct answer is A
Anatomy is a branch of natural science that deals with the structural organization of living things
In which form of nationalism has its goals achieved through revolution.
civic nationalism
ideological nationalism
liberation nationalism
revolutionary nationalism
Correct answer is D
In revolutionary nationalism, nationalist political movements achieve their goals through a revolution
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