Endocrinology Question Paper

Endocrinology

Course:Bachelor Of Education Science

Institution: Masinde Muliro University Of Science And Technology question papers

Exam Year:2009

MASINDE MULIRO UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(MMUST)
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
2008/2009 ACADEMIC YEAR

THIRD YEAR SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS
FOR THE DEGREE OF EDUCATION (SCIENCE)

COURSE CODE : SZL 321

COURSE TITLE : ENDOCRINOLOGY

DATE : 23rd April 2009

INSTRUCTIONS
- Answer all questions in section A and any two questions from section B
- Use illustrations for your answer where appropriate

SECTION A
1. Using a table format name 4 hormones and state their tissue of origin, target tissue and primary action. (4 marks)

2. Giving examples describe the various chemical classes of hormones. (4 marks)

3. State 4 criteria that qualifies a section to be called a hormone. (4 marks)

4. Giving examples, explain the role of hormones in homeostasis. (4 marks)

5 Briefly explain the structure and functions of the Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH). (4 marks)

6. State any 4 hormones secreted by the hypothalamus and the primary function of each.(4 marks)

7. Explain the various secondary messengers involved in hormone responses. (4 marks)

8. State and explain 4 physiological roles of glucocorticoid cortisols. (4 marks)

9. Brief explain the chemical signaling of a steroid hormone, (4 marks)

10. Describe the defects associated with growth hormone deficiencies. (4 marks)

SECTION B

11. Discuss the physiological functions of insulin. (15 marks)

12. Discuss the synthesis, storage and transport of peptide and protein hormones (15 marks)

13. Discuss the role of endocrine glands in regulating the female reproductive cycle. (15 marks)

SZL 321: ENDECRINOLOGY

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