Hormonal control - Jamb Biology Past Questions and Answers

Question 1:

• JAMB 1978

The hormone which tones up the muscles of a person in time of danger is from the

A. Thyroid gland
B. Pancreas
C. Adrenal gland
D. Liver
E. Spleen

Question 2:

• JAMB 1979

A gland in the human body secretes two hormones, one of which causes a disease called diabetes when there is a deficiency. Which of these organ produce the hormone?

A. Spleen
B. Parathyroid
C. Adrenal body
D. Thyroid
E. Pancreas

Question 3:

• JAMB 1980

Which of the following hormones is produced during fright or when agitated?

A. Insulin
B. Adrenalin
C. Thyroxine
D. Pituitrin
E. Progesterone

Question 4:

• JAMB 1990

During mammalian embryo development, large amounts of oestrogen and progesterone are produced in the

A. Umbilical cord
B. Amnion
C. Placenta
D. Amniotic fluid

Question 5:

• JAMB 2010

Thyroxine and adrenalin are examples of hormones which control

A. Blood grouping
B. Tongue rolling
C. Behavioural patterns
D. Colour variation