WAEC Biology Past Questions & Answers - Page 173

861.

The layer of light-sensitive cells in the human eye is called the

A.

cornea

B.

sclerotic layer

C.

retina

D.

conjunctiva

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

862.

Which of the following is the function of the mammalian iris?

A.

closes and opens the eye

B.

Absorbs dangerous rays from sunlight

C.

regulates the amount of light entering the eye

D.

bringing light rays to focus on the retina

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

863.

The part of the nervous system that interprets blinking of the eye is the

A.

spinal cord

B.

cerebrum

C.

hind brain

D.

olfactory lobe

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

864.

The endocrine gland secreting hormone that induces the thyroid gland to produce more thyroxine is

A.

islets of Langerhans

B.

adrenal gland

C.

pituitary gland

D.

parathyroid gland

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

865.

Which of the following endocrine glands is a master gland?

A.

Pituitary gland

B.

Thyroid gland

C.

Pancreas

D.

Ovary

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.