JAMB Biology Past Questions & Answers - Page 86

426.

The vessels carrying oxygenated blood to the tissues are known as

A.

Arteries

B.

Ventricles

C.

Aorta

D.

Lung

Correct answer is A

The arteries are perceived as carrying oxygenated blood to the tissues.

427.

Cold blooded animals are referred to as

A.

Poikilothermic

B.

Homothermic

C.

Polythermic

D.

Homeostatic

Correct answer is A

Insects, fish, reptiles, and amphibians are cold blooded because their body temperature changes along with the external temperature which are known as poikilothermic, while birds and mammals are warm blooded because they maintain a high body temperature regardless of the external temperature.

 A poikilothermic is an animal whose internal temperature varies considerably. It is the opposite of a homoeothermic, an animal which maintains thermal homeostasis.

428.

The process in which plant uses sunlight to synthesize nutrients from carbon dioxide and water is called

A.

Locomotion

B.

Homeostasis

C.

Transpiration

D.

Photosynthesis

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

429.

The outer membrane that covers the brain is

A.

Myelin sheath

B.

Dura mater

C.

Arachnoid membrane

D.

Pia mater

Correct answer is B

Dura mater is a membrane that envelops the arachnoid mater. It surrounds and supports the dural sinuses (also called dural venous sinuses, cerebral sinuses, or cranial sinuses) and carries blood from the brain toward the heart

430.

Which parts provides food for the developing chick?

A.

2 and 3

B.

4 and 5

C.

3 and 4

D.

2 and 5

Correct answer is C

Yolk (3) & Albumen (4) provide food for the developing chick.

Albumen is a solution of protein in water that is secreted by the oviduct of birds and some reptiles. Albumen surrounds the embryo and yolk, which it cushions within the shell of the egg. It is eventually absorbed by the embryo as food.