Zool 415: Animal Physiology Question Paper
Zool 415: Animal Physiology
Course:Bachelor Of Education Science
Institution: Kabarak University question papers
Exam Year:2009
KABARAK UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
2009/2010 ACADEMIC YEAR
FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF EDUCATION
SCIENCE
COURSE CODE: ZOOL 415
COURSE TITLE: ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY
STREAM: SESSION VI & VIII
DAY: FRIDAY
TIME: 2.00 – 4.00 P.M.
DATE: 09/04/2010
INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer ALL the questions in SECTION (A) and any TWO (2) questions in SECTION (B)
SECTION (A) Answer All the questions in SECTION (A) (40 Marks)
1. a) State the factors affecting muscle contraction. (2Marks)
b) Describe the significance of thrombocytes. (3Marks)
c) Describe lymph formation and explain its role. (8Marks)
2. a) Define muscle fatigue and describe three ways of reducing it. (3Marks)
b) Describe factors regulating flow of blood in the vessels. (5Marks)
3. a) Describe the cardiac cycle and discuss the factors affecting cardiac output (8Marks)
b) Identify three (3) cellular organelles and state their functions. (3Marks)
4. Explain how the nervous system influences the cardio vascular system. (6 Marks)
SECTION (B) (30 Marks)
5. Describe the structure of plasma membrane and discuss its homeostatic role. (15 Marks)
6. Describe with the aid of a well labeled diagram, the structure of skeletal muscle fiber and explain
how these structures relate to muscle contraction. (15Marks)
7. Explain the causes of acidosis and discuss the regulation of acid-base balance. (15Marks)
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