Excretion - Jamb Biology Past Questions and Answers

Question 6:

• JAMB 1980

The conversion of excess amino acids into urea occurs in the

A. Kidney
B. Pancreas
C. Villi
D. Liver
E. Spleen

Question 7:

• JAMB 1980

Which one of the following parts of the mammalian body is most closely associated with the production of urine?

A. Malpighian capsule
B. Urinary bladder
C. Ureter
D. Vas deferens
E. Urethra

Question 8:

• JAMB 1980

During excretion of urea there is also a corresponding re-absorption of water into the blood. This re-absorption takes place in the

A. Uriniferous tubules
B. Bowman's capsule
C. Glomerulus
D. Malpighian capsule
E. Renal artery

Question 9:

• JAMB 1981

Which of the following is NOT a function of the liver?

A. Regulation of blood sugar
B. Storage of iron
C. Formation of bile
D. Breakdown of excess amino acids
E. Excretion of urea from the blood

Question 10:

• JAMB 1981

The functional unit of a mammalian kidney is the

A. Urethra
B. Malphigian capsule
C. Glomerulus
D. Nephron
E. Ureter