WAEC Biology Past Questions & Answers - Page 127

631.

The body temperature of a mammal has to be maintained at a fairly constant level because

A.

excessive heat is continually lost by the body to the environment

B.

 their body temperature is always higher than that of the environment

C.

evaporation of sweat cools the body

D.

metabolic activities function best at certain temperature

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

632.

Green plants lose water to the atmosphere through the process of

A.

respiration

B.

photosynthesis

C.

transpiration

D.

translocation

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

633.

The products of respiration are

A.

nitrogen and water

B.

nitrogen and carbon dioxide

C.

water and oxygen

D.

carbon dioxide and water

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

634.

The hepatic portal vein is often heavily loaded with food-nutrients because it carries blood

A.

directly from the heart

B.

from the liver to the heart

C.

from the small intestine to the liver

D.

from the liver to join the posterior vena cava

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

635.

Excessive bleeding from an injury may be due to lack of vitamin

A.

A

B.

B

C.

C

D.

K

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.