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Iph2104:Health And Nutrition Question Paper

Iph2104:Health And Nutrition

Course:Bachelor Of Science In Public Health

Institution: Meru University Of Science And Technology question papers

Exam Year:2014

QUESTION ONE – (30 MARKS)
(a) Define the term homeostasis. (2 Marks) (b) Discuss how the body maintains homeostasis with regards to maintaining normal body temperature. (8 Marks) (c) Describe the normal anatomical position of a human. (5 Marks) (d) List five conditions associated with a dysfunctional of genitourinary system. (5 Marks) (e) Name the paired bones of the cranial vault (3 Marks) (f) (i) What does the terms mediastinum mean? (1 Marks) (ii) Name its contents. (6 Marks)
QUESTION TWO – (20 MARKS)
(a) Describe four functions of the plasma membrane. (4 Marks) (b) Describe different ways through which materials are transported across the cell and give examples. (6 Marks)
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(c) Relate structure and function of the following (i) Cranium (5 Marks) (ii) Rib cage (5 Marks)
QUESTION THREE – (20 MARKS)
(a) Classify the epithelial tissues based on shape. (3 Marks) (b) Describe four major functions of epithelial tissue and give an example for each function. (7 Marks) (c) List the bones of the appendicular system inferior to the umbilicus. (10 Marks)
QUESTION FOUR – (20 MARKS)
(a) Describe the process of Keratinisation. (5 Marks) (b) Which of the epidermal layers of the skin is characterized by mitosis. (1 Mark) (c) Why is it that the populations found closer to the equator have a darker skin compared to the population in Polar Regions? (4 Marks) (d) Draw and name the parts of the functional unit of the kidney. (7 Marks) (e) Name the layers of a blood vessel. (3 Marks)

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