JAMB Biology Past Questions & Answers - Page 220

1,096.

An increase in air pressure in the lungs is due to the

A.

increase in the volume of the thoracic cavity

B.

upward movement of the ribs

C.

relaxation of the diaphragm

D.

contraction of the intercostal muscles

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,097.

The product of excretion common to the mammalian kidney, lung, and skin is

A.

mineral salt

B.

carbon (IV) oxide

C.

water

D.

urea

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,098.

Night-blindness results from a deficiency of

A.

vitamin E

B.

Vitamin A

C.

Vitamin K

D.

Vitamin C

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,099.

An evidence of a common ancestor for fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals is the

A.

possession of wings by birds and bats

B.

cold-bloodedness of fishes, amphibians and reptile

C.

presence of gill clefts in vertebrate embryos

D.

possession of scale by fish and reptiles

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,100.

The only caste in the termite colony that can feed themselves are the

A.

reproductives

B.

workers

C.

nymphs

D.

soldiers

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.