Iph2101:Medical Parasitology Question Paper
Iph2101:Medical Parasitology
Course:Bachelor Of Science In Public Health
Institution: Meru University Of Science And Technology question papers
Exam Year:2013
INSTRUCTIONS: Answer question one and any other two questions
QUESTION ONE – (30 MARKS)
(a) Differentiate the following terms:
(i) Ethology and ichthyology
(ii) Diploblastic and triploblastic
(iii) Distal and proximal
(iv) Metamorphosis and parthenogenesis
(v) Microevolution and macroevolution (10 Marks)
(b) Describe using relevant examples the economic importance of the following in public
health.
(i) Rodents (2 Marks)
(ii) Molluses (2 Marks)
(c) Highlight the major stages associated with embryonic development. (2 Marks)
(d) Write explanatory notes on “optimal foraging theory” in animals. (4 Marks)
(e) Explain why echinoderms are considered the most advanced invertebrates.
(5 Marks)
(f) Discuss briefly the particulate theory of origin of life. (5 Marks)
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QUESTION TWO – (20 MARKS)
Mendelian law does not hold good in all situations. Discuss this statement in the light of
genetics of inheritance. (20 Marks)
QUESTION THREE – (20 MARKS)
Elaborate in details on the chordate body plan. (20 Marks)
QUESTION FOUR – (20 MARKS)
Give a comprehensive account of the history of zoology. (20 Marks)
QUESTION FIVE – (20 MARKS)
Discuss the concept of speciation as a mechanism in formation of new species. (20 Marks)
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