Biology Test 3 (THREE ) For W.A.S.S.C.E & N.E.C.O Candidates (30 Questions) Trials

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1: What is the term for the process by which animals take in oxygen and release carbon dioxide?

A) Fermentation B) Photosynthesis C) Respiration D) Digestion

2: Which type of joint allows for the widest range of motion?

A) Hinge joint B) Ball-and-socket joint C) Pivot joint D) Saddle joint

3: Which blood vessels carry oxygen-rich blood from the lungs to the heart?

A) Arteries B) Veins C) Capillaries D) Atria

4: Which type of blood cell is responsible for carrying oxygen to the body's tissues?

A) Platelet B) White blood cell C) Red blood cell D) Plasma cell

5: What is the hormone responsible for regulating the body's metabolism?

A) Insulin B) Testosterone C) Estrogen D) Thyroxine

6: What is the largest organ in the human body?

A) Liver B) Brain C) Heart D) Skin

7: What is the smallest bone in the human body?

A) Femur B) Stapes C) Tibia D) Ulna

8: Which part of the human brain is responsible for balance and coordination?

A) Cerebrum B) Medulla oblongata C) Cerebellum D) Thalamus

9: Which gland in the endocrine system is often referred to as the "master gland"?

A) Adrenal gland B) Pancreas C) Thyroid gland D) Pituitary gland

10: What is the scientific name for the collarbone?

A) Humerus B) Radius C) Clavicle D) Scapula

11: Which gas is responsible for the green color of plants?

A) Oxygen B) Carbon dioxide C) Nitrogen D) Chlorophyll

12: What is the smallest unit of an element that retains its chemical properties?

A) Atom B) Molecule C) Cell D) Compound

13: Which planet is known as the "Red Planet"?

A) Venus B) Jupiter C) Mars D) Saturn

14: What is the largest planet in our solar system?

A) Venus B) Earth C) Mars D) Jupiter

15: What is the process by which liquid water turns into water vapor?

A) Melting B) Evaporation C) Condensation D) Freezing

16: What is the largest organ in the human body?

A) Liver B) Heart C) Brain D) Skin

17: What is the process by which plants release oxygen into the air?

A) Transpiration B) Photosynthesis C) Respiration D) Fermentation

18: What is the study of fossils called?

A) Paleontology B) Archaeology C) Geology D) Anthropology

19: Which gas is essential for respiration and is transported by red blood cells?

A) Oxygen B) Carbon dioxide C) Nitrogen D) Helium

20: Which type of energy is associated with the motion of particles and objects?

A) Thermal energy B) Chemical energy C) Nuclear energy D) Electrical energy

21: Which part of the eye is responsible for focusing light onto the retina?

A) Iris B) Cornea C) Lens D) Sclera

22: What is the main function of the large intestine?

A) Absorbing nutrients B) Filtering blood C) Producing insulin D) Storing bile

23: What is the name for the outermost layer of the skin?

A) Epidermis B) Dermis C) Hypodermis D) Cutis

24: Which part of the respiratory system is commonly referred to as the "voice box"?

A) Trachea B) Pharynx C) Larynx D) Bronchus

25: Which type of muscle is found in the walls of internal organs and blood vessels?

A) Skeletal muscle B) Smooth muscle C) Cardiac muscle D) Striated muscle

26: What is the process by which bones are formed from cartilage?

A) Ossification B) Calcification C) Articulation D) Fusion

27: What is the name for the process by which plants make their own food using sunlight?

A) Respiration B) Digestion C) Photosynthesis D) Fermentation

28: Which component of the blood is responsible for clotting?

A) Red blood cells B) White blood cells C) Platelets D) Plasma

29: Which organ produces insulin?

A) Liver B) Kidneys C) Pancreas D) Spleen

30: What is the name for the small sac-like structure that stores bile produced by the liver?

A) Appendix B) Gallbladder C) Pancreas D) Spleen