WAEC Biology Past Questions & Answers - Page 343

1,711.

The hormone that promotes secondary sexual characteristics in females is 

A.

insulin

B.

thyroxin

C.

testosterone

D.

oxytocin

E.

oestrogen

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,712.

Which of the following organs is concerned with detoxication of harmful compounds?

A.

Kidney

B.

Lungs

C.

Gall bladder

D.

Liver

E.

Pancreas

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,713.

In which part of the kidney does ultrafiltration take place?

A.

Bowman’s capsule

B.

Distal convoluted tubule

C.

Proximal convoluted tubule

D.

Collecting duct

E.

Afferent arteriole

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,714.

Which of these is not a function of the kidney?

A.

Production of urine

B.

Maintenance of acid-base balance in the body

C.

Osmo-regulation

D.

Removal of urea

E.

Production of bile

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,715.

Which of the these is not an excretory product of plant? 

A.

Tannin

B.

Gum

C.

Alkaloid

D.

Sweat

E.

Anthocyanin

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.