Kidney - Jamb Biology Past Questions and Answers

Question 1:

• JAMB 2019

A plant which grows on another plant without apparent harm to the host plant is called

A. An epiphyte
B. A saprophyte
C. A parasite
D. A predator
E. A hermaphrodite

Question 2:

• JAMB 1978

Which one of the following statements about the mammalian kidney is false?

A. The glomerulus is formed by a branch of the renal artery
B. The glomerulus is a part of uriniferous tubules
C. Tha bowmans capsule is in the cortex of the kidney
D. The uriniferous tubules are richly supplied with blood vessels
E. The glomerulusis lodged in the bowmans capsule

Question 3:

• JAMB 1983

The kidneys of all vertebrates act as osmoregulators. This means that they

A. Keep the composition of the plasma constant
B. Regulate osmotic processes
C. Control the volume of blood entering the kidneys
D. Decrease the osmotic pressure of the blood
E. Increase the osmotic pressure of blood

Question 4:

• JAMB 2007

In mammals, the organ directly on top of the kidney is the

A. Thyroid gland
B. Adrenal grand
C. Pancreas
D. Prostate gland

Question 5:

• JAMB 2010

The outer layer of the kidney where the Bowman's capsules are found is the

A. Cortex
B. Peivis
C. Medulla
D. Pyramid