WAEC Biology Past Questions & Answers - Page 36

176.

What happens when the ciliary muscles of the eye contract? The 

A.

lens become more concave

B.

lens become more convex

C.

lens gets a longer focal length

D.

suspensory ligament becomes tight

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

177.

The part of the central nervous system that controls unconscious actions in humans is the 

A.

cerebellum

B.

cerebrum

C.

spinal cord

D.

optic nerves

Correct answer is C

The three primary roles of the spinal cord are to send motor commands from the brain to the body, send sensory information from the body to the brain, and coordinate reflexes.

178.

The properties of the endocrine system include the following except 

A.

secreting hormones

B.

transportation by blood to target organs

C.

having specific effect

D.

releasing secretions into ducts

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

179.

The part of the mammalian kidney that stores urine is the 

A.

capsule

B.

medulla

C.

pelvis

D.

bladder

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

180.

The excretory product of some reptiles, birds, and insects is

A.

urea

B.

urine

C.

ammonia

D.

uric acid

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.