Supporting tissues in animals - Jamb Biology Past Questions and Answers

Question 1:

• JAMB 1978

Which of these is not true of the insect? The possession of

A. Two pairs of antennae
B. Jointed appendages
C. Exoskeleton
D. Three pairs of legs
E. Segmented body

Question 2:

• JAMB 1978

The feature that distinguish the toad or frog from the fish is the absence of

A. Scales
B. Lungs
C. Paired appendages
D. A tail
E. Skin glands

Question 3:

• JAMB 1979

Which of the structure listed below is peculiar to the axis vertebra?

A. Odontoid process
B. Anterior zygapophysis
C. Posterior zygapophysis
D. Lateral spine
E. Centrum

Question 4:

• JAMB 1980

The joint between the atlas and axis vertebrae allows for

A. Rotatory movement only
B. Up and down or nodding movements only
C. Rotatory and nodding movements
D. No movement at all
E. Slight movement

Question 5:

• JAMB 1980

In the figure above the structure which prevents friction between the bones is

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
E. 5