JAMB Biology Past Questions & Answers - Page 399

1,991.

Which one of the following parts of the mammalian body is most closely associated with the production of urine? 

A.

Malpighian capsule

B.

Urinary bladder

C.

Ureter

D.

Vas deferens

E.

Urethra

Correct answer is A

The Malpighian corpuscle performs the crucial step involved in urine formation.

1,992.

The conversion of excess amino acids into urea occurs in the 

A.

Kidney

B.

pancreas

C.

villi

D.

liver

E.

spleen

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,993.

The organ through which food and oxygen are supplied to the human embryo and which also prevents harmful materials from reaching the embryo is the

A.

amnion

B.

uterus

C.

placenta

D.

umbilical cord

E.

fallopian tube

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,994.

Human beings require vitamins in their diet because vitamins

A.

contain carbohydrates and fats

B.

 prevent kwashiorkor

C.

stimulate the alimentary canal

D.

digest proteins in the body

E.

influence many important chemical processes in the body

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,995.

Some of the features of an animal are scales, teeth, nares and backbone. The animal is likely to be a

A.

Toad

B.

Bird

C.

Lizard

D.

Rat

E.

 Bat

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.