Human Anatomy Question Paper

Human Anatomy 

Course:Bachelor Of Science In Medical Laboratory Science

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2009



KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2009/2010
FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF
SCIENCE (MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE)

HML 102: HUMAN ANATOMY

DATE: Thursday
24th December, 2009
TIME: 2.00 p.m – 4.00p.m

INSTRUCTIONS:

SECTION B ANSWER ONLY ONE QUESTION (20 MARKS EACH)

1.
a)
With example s classify joints based on structure
(10 marks)
b)
Describe
the
microscopic
organization of compact bone
(10 marks)

2.
a)
Outline the origin, distribution and effect of the sympathetic innervations
(12
marks)

b)
Describe the formation, drainage and clinical aspects of the lymphatic
system








(8
marks)

Section A Answer all Questions (5 marks each)

1.
a)
Name two bones that form part of the axial skeleton
(1 mark)
______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
b)
Give any two examples of slightly moveable joints in the body. (1 mark)
______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
c)
List three characteristics of cardiac muscles

(2 marks)
______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________


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d)
Define the following terms



(1mark)
i)
Sarcoplasm

2.
a)
Outline the circulation of blood through the heart chambers. (2.5 marks)

b)
Classify the types of arteries based on microscopic organization (1 mark)
______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
c)
State the types of capillaries



(1.5 marks)
______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
3.
a)
Complete the following table



(2 marks)
Vessel
Location
External Jugular vein

Brachial artery

Thoracic duct

Diploic vein


b)
Name the effects of injury to the following nerves
(1 mark)

i)
Common peroneal nerve

ii)
Radial nerve
c)
State two predominant cell types found in the epidermis and their
functions.
(2
marks)
Section C: Multiple Choice Questions. Answer all Questions by circling the
correct answer ½ mark each.
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