Waec Biology 1996 Past Questions and Answers

Question 11:

• WAEC 1996

Study the list
The vertebral column of mammals consists of the following:
I. Lumbar vertebrae II. Thoracic vertebrae III. Caudal vertebrae IV Cervical vertebrae V. Sacral
vertebrae.


Which of the following are found immediately next to the skull?

A. I
B. II
C. III
D. IV
E. V

Question 12:

• WAEC 1996

Study the list
The vertebral column of mammals consists of the following:
I. Lumbar vertebrae II. Thoracic vertebrae III. Caudal vertebrae IV Cervical vertebrae V. Sacral
vertebrae.


Which of the following articulates with the ribs?

A. I
B. II
C. III
D. IV
E. V

Question 13:

• WAEC 1996

Study the list
The vertebral column of mammals consists of the following:
I. Lumbar vertebrae II. Thoracic vertebrae III. Caudal vertebrae IV Cervical vertebrae V. Sacral
vertebrae.


Which of the following articulates with the pelvic girdle?

A. V
B. IV
C. III
D. II
E. I

Question 14:

• WAEC 1996

Which of the following is more concentrated in the blood within the renal artery than the blood within the
renal vein?

A. Urea
B. Red blood cells
C. Glucose
D. Protein
E. White blood cells

Question 15:

• WAEC 1996

Which of the following statements about the lymphatic system is not correct?

A. The lymph vessels are always larger in size than the arteries
B. The flow of lymph is assisted by general muscular movement
C. Lymph flows only in one direction due to the presence of valves
D. Lymph is emptied into the blood circulatory system through a vein
E. Lymph node becomes swollen during serious infections