Co-ordination and control - Jamb Biology Past Questions and Answers

Question 106:

• JAMB 2006

An increase in air pressure in the lungs is due to the

A. Increase in the volume of the thoracic cavity
B. Upward movement of he ribs
C. Relaxation of the diaphragm
D. Contraction of the intercostal musles

Question 107:

• JAMB 2006

One basic similarity between nervous and endocrine system is that they both

A. Produce widespread effects
B. Transmit very fast impulses
C. Involve the use of chemical substances
D. Produce precise and short-lived effect

Question 108:

• JAMB 2006

The organ situated in the pericardia cavity of a mammal is the

A. Heart
B. Liver
C. Stomach
D. Spleen

Question 109:

• JAMB 2006

Water is necessary for a germinating seed because it

A. Promotes aerobic respiration
B. Activate the enzymes
C. Wets the soil for proper germination
D. Protects the seed from desiccation

Question 110:

• JAMB 2006

Which of the following produces both hormones and enzymes

A. Lleum
B. Pancreas
C. Gall bladder
D. Kidney