WAEC Biology Past Questions & Answers - Page 322

1,606.

The brain and spinal cord make up the

A.

peripheral nervous system

B.

automatic nervous system

C.

central nervous-system

D.

somatic nervous system

E.

sympathetic nervous system

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,607.

Which of the following parts of the mammalian brain is involved in taking the decision to run rather than
walk?

A.

Cerebellum

B.

Medulla oblongata

C.

Cranial nerves

D.

Mid brain

E.

Cerebrum

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,608.

The condition known as cretinism is caused by the deficiency of

A.

adrenalin

B.

vitamin A

C.

insulin

D.

thyroxin

E.

vitamin C

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,609.

When blood vessels in the body widen at high temperatures, it is known as

A.

vasodilation

B.

sweating

C.

vasoconstriction

D.

shivering

E.

evaporation

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,610.

The cup-shaped part of the Bowman’s capsule contains

A.

nephridium

B.

glomerulus

C.

loop of Henle

D.

nephron

E.

convoluted tubule

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.