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Szl200:Vertebrate Zoology Question Paper

Szl200:Vertebrate Zoology

Course:Bachelor Of Science

Institution: Pwani University question papers

Exam Year:2012

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PWANI UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
A CONSTITUENT COLLEGE OF KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2008/2009 ACADEMIC YEAR
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ND
YEAR 1ST SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF
STREAM: BACHELOR OF SCIENCE GENERAL, BACHELOR OF
EDUCATION SCIENCE

SZL 200: VERTEBRATE ZOOLOGY
END SEMETER: 1 TIME: 3 HOURS
DAY/TIME…………… DATE:……………..
INSTRUCTIONS
- Answer ALL questions in Section A and ANY THREE in section B
- Marls are indicated in brackets ( )
SECTION A - (40 MARKS)
Q.1) Outline anatomical features of the lancelet that seem to reveal their ancestry
form echinoderm. (5 mks)
Q.2) State the morphological features that enable the following vertebrates adapt to
their mode of life.
a) Nile perch (6 mks)
b) Tortoise (4 mks)
Q.3) Describe briefly the structure and function of:
a) Respiratory system in birds (5 mks)
b) Nephron in mammals (5 mks)
Q.4) Compare the three layers of the heart according to composition, location and
function. (5 mks)
Q.5) State the parts of amniote egg and their function. (5 mks)
Q.6) Give the economic importance of the Pisces (5 mks)
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SECTION B (30 MARKS)
1. Describe the digestion of food in birds (10 mrks)
2. Give a descriptive account of circulatory system of mammals
(10 mks)
3. Discuss classification of amphibians upto order level, describe the
diagnostic feature in each order. ( 10 mks)
4. Explain the adaptation of reptiles to terrestrial life (10 mks)
5. Discuss bird’s morphological adaptation to flight. (10 mks)

Szl200:Vertebrate Zoology Question Paper

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