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Hsci 109:Human Physiology 2 Question Paper

Hsci 109:Human Physiology 2

Course:Nursing

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2011

FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES

DEPARTMENT OF NURSING SCIENCES

DURATION: 3 HRS

INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Answer ALL Questions in Section A and FOUR in Section B 2. Write your University ID on ALL scripts 3. Use only blue, black ball point or ink

SECTION A

Question 1

State what are the products that cause chemotax during tissue inflammation. (5marks)

Question 2

Draw and label a diagram of an antibody. Explain the function of different parts (5marks) Question 3 The early effects of fever include shivering and vasoconstriction. State the causes of these effects. (5marks)

Question 4

Explain how a newborn baby regulates its temperature. (5marks)

Question 5

With the aid of a diagram explain the mechanism of control of papillary size. (5marks)

Question 6

Describe the pulmonary volumes in the lungs. (5marks)

Question 7

List the two filaments and four molecules involved in contraction. (5marks)

Question 8

Explain the importance of smell and taste. (5marks)

Question 9

Describe the flow of blood through the chambers of the heart. (5marks)

Question 10

Explain the physiological basis of Rinnes and Weber`s tests for hearing loss. (5marks)

Question 11

Explain how the hormone rennin secreted by the kidney works to maintain blood pressure. (5marks)

Question 12

Explain the secretion, flow and climination of aqueous humour in the eye. (5marks)

SECTION B

Question 1

Explain a normal electrocardio-gram

Question 2

Explain the mechanism of breathing under the following subheadings

a) Inspiration

b) Expiration

Question 3

Discuss the process of how electromagnetic energy (light) enables us to see.

Question 4

Describe the functions of the kidney.

Question 5

Discuss how non-specific or innate immunity works

Question 6
Discuss vestibular function.

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