JAMB Biology 1978 Question 43

Question 43

Transport in Animals

A carbohydrate molecule in the right ventricle of the heart is pumped into the cell of the toe of man. Which of these structures is it unlikely to pass through en-route?

  1. A.Pulmonary artery
  2. B.Lungs
  3. C.Heart
  4. D.Liver
  5. E.Aorta.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (Liver)

Explanation

Its route is pulmonary artery → lungs → left side of the heart → aorta → leg arteries; it does not pass through the liver.