Support and movement - Jamb Biology Past Questions and Answers

Question 26:

• JAMB 1988

Parenchyma cells are serves as supporting tissue when they

A. Contain chloroplast
B. Have crystals
C. Become flaccid
D. Become turgid

Question 27:

• JAMB 1989

The type of joint at the point labelled 5 is the

A. Pivot joint
B. Gliding joint
C. Ball and socket joint
D. Hinge joint

Question 28:

• JAMB 1992

The function of the part labelled 1 is to

A. Secrete a fluid which lubricates the joint
B. Attach muscles to the bones at the joint
C. Bend the bones at the joint
D. Hold the joint in place

Question 29:

• JAMB 1993

Which of the following is the correct order of the vertebrae along the spinal column?

A. Axis → atlas → thoracic → lumbar → cervical → sacral
B. Atlas → cervical → axis → thoracic → lumbar→ sacral
C. Atlas → axis → cervical → thoracic → lumbar → sacral
D. Axis → atlas → cervical → thoracic → sacral → lumbar

Question 30:

• JAMB 1994

The vertebra illustrated is

A. Lumbar
B. Thoracic
C. Caudal
D. Cervical