JAMB Biology Past Questions & Answers - Page 376

1,876.

Any dry fruit which can break into several parts each containing one seed is a

A.

capsule

B.

aggregrate fruit

C.

legume

D.

schizocarp

E.

follicle

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,877.

Which of the following is NOT a function of mammalian blood?

A.

 Engulfing bacteria

B.

Production of hormones

C.

Transporting ureas

D.

Distribution of heat

E.

Transporting glucose

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,878.

The region that controls most of the unconscious processes of a mammalian body is the

A.

cerebellum

B.

cerebrum

C.

spinal cord

D.

medulla oblongata

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,879.

Which of these parts of the mammalian ears is directly concerned with the sense of balance?

A.

Cochlea

B.

Eustachian tube

C.

Ear-drum

D.

Pinna

E.

Semicircular canals

Correct answer is E

The inner ear of mammals consists of the cochlea, which is involved with the sense of hearing, and the vestibule and three semicircular canals, which are involved with the sense of balance.

1,880.

A fundamental similarity between nervous and hormonal system is that both 

A.

involve chemical transmission

B.

have widespread effects

C.

shed chemicals into the blood stream

D.

evoke rapid responses

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.