WAEC Biology Past Questions & Answers - Page 74

366.

Which of the following actions does not occur during exhalation in man?

A.

Thoracic cavity decreases in volume

B.

Diaphragm flattens

C.

Ribs move down and in

D.

Air pressure increases in the thoracic cavity

Correct answer is B

When you inhale, your diaphragm tightens and moves downward (flattens).

367.

The diagram above illustrates the transverse section of a

A.

dicotyledonous root

B.

monocotyledonous root

C.

dicotyledonous stem

D.

monocotyledonous stem

Correct answer is C

The diagram shows the transverse section of a dicotyledonous stem showing its tissue distribution.

368.

The diagram above illustrates a part of the human skeleton. The labelled part that provides a surface for the attachment of the triceps is

A.

I

B.

II

C.

III

D.

IV

Correct answer is C

The triceps are large muscles on the back of the upper limb of many vertebrates. The part III is a part of the bone that forms the triceps.

369.

Which of the labelled parts of the diagram of the part of the human skeleton articulates with the head of the trochlea to form a hinge joint?

A.

I

B.

II

C.

III

D.

IV

Correct answer is B

The part II is attached to the humerus. It forms a hinge joint to make up the hand.

370.

The diagram above illustrates a part of the human skeleton. It represents the bones of the

A.

upper arm

B.

lower arm

C.

upper leg

D.

lower leg

Correct answer is B

The diagram shows the lower arm which can be seen between the elbow and the wrist.