JAMB Biology Past Questions & Answers - Page 308

1,536.

Blood platelets are important because they are 

A.

amoeboid and nucleated

B.

produce antitoxins

C.

produce antibodies

D.

digest harmful bacteria

E.

release thrombin for blood clothing

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,537.

The vein which returns blood from the head and arms to the heart is called

A.

aorta

B.

inferior vena cava

C.

superior vena cava

D.

pulmonary vein

E.

pulmonary artery

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,538.

The function of lymph nodes is to

A.

supply oxygen

B.

filter out bacteria

C.

form red blood cells

D.

supply amino acids

E.

supply simple sugars

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,539.

Partially digested food ready to leave the stomach is referred to as

A.

chyme

B.

curd

C.

glycogen

D.

paste

E.

roughage

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,540.

If calcium is deficient in food this may cause

A.

anaemia

B.

retarded growth

C.

sterility

D.

goitre

E.

beri-beri

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.