Support and movement - Jamb Biology Past Questions and Answers

Question 21:

• JAMB 1984

The axial skeleton of a mammal does not include the bones of the

A. Skull
B. Tail
C. Limbs
D. Back
E. Neck

Question 22:

• JAMB 1985

Movements and positions of the head in man are detected by the

A. Cochlea
B. Malleus
C. Utriculus
D. Semicircular canals
E. Outer ear

Question 23:

• JAMB 1985

The appendicular skeleton is made up of the

A. Limbs
B. Skull and limbs
C. Phalanges
D. Ulna and radius
E. Girdles and limbs

Question 24:

• JAMB 1986

Two main distinguishing features of the cervical vertebra are the presence of

A. Short neural spine and vertebraterial canal
B. Prozygapophysis and cervical ribs
C. Large centrum and cervical ribs
D. Vertebraterial canal and large centrum

Question 25:

• JAMB 1986

Nastic movement is

A. Response to light stimulus
B. Non-directional
C. Directional
D. Response to internal stimulus