WAEC Biology 2022 Objective — Question 14
Question 14 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Biology 2022 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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Use the following table to answer questions 14 and 15. The table below shows the effect of hormones I, II, III and IV on some parts of the human body. (✓) represents effect and (✗) represents no effect of hormone on the corresponding part of the body. Hormone | Heart | Digestive system | Kidney | Uterus I | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ II | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ III | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ IV | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ Which of the following hormones are I, II, III and IV respectively?
- A. ADH, Glucagon, Oestrogen, Adrenaline
- B. Adrenaline, Glucagon, Oestrogen, ADH
- C. Glucagon, ADH, Oestrogen, Adrenaline
- D. Adrenaline, ADH, Oestrogen, GlucagonCorrect
Explanation
Based on the pattern of effects shown: I (affects all — Adrenaline, general fight-or-flight effects), II (affects uterus only — ADH acting on kidney/related systems), III (affects uterus — Oestrogen), IV (affects digestive system — Glucagon). Matching to option D: Adrenaline, ADH, Oestrogen, Glucagon.
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