WAEC Biology Past Questions & Answers - Page 26

126.

The diagram below is an illustration of a type of eye defect in humans. Study it and answer this question.

The eye defect can be corrected by the use of

A.

convex lens

B.

concave lens

C.

bifocal lens

D.

cylindrical lens

Correct answer is B

Nearsightedness (myopia) is corrected with lenses called “minus power lenses.”

They are concave-shaped and help the eyes focus light properly. Myopia causes a person to see distant objects as blurry.

127.

The diagram below is an illustration of a type of eye defect in humans. Study it and answer this question.

The eye defect illustrated in the diagram is

A.

hypermetropia

B.

astigmatism

C.

presbyopia

D.

myopia

Correct answer is D

Myopia occurs when the shape of your eye causes light rays to bend (refract) incorrectly, focusing images in front of your retina instead of on your retina.

128.

The temperature control centre in mammals is located in the?

A.

skin

B.

hypothalamus

C.

pituitary gland

D.

adrenal gland

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

129.

Which of the following hormones is suddenly secreted into the bloodstream of a frightened person?

A.

insulin

B.

adrenaline

C.

thyroxine

D.

parathormore

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

130.

Detoxification of urea takes place in the

A.

pancreas

B.

heart

C.

liver

D.

testes

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.