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Wiem 312:Comparative Vertebrate Physiology Question Paper

Wiem 312:Comparative Vertebrate Physiology

Course:Bachelor Of Wildlife And Enterprise Management

Institution: Chuka University question papers

Exam Year:2014

INSTRUCTIONS: ANSWER ALL QEUSTIONS IN SECTION A AND ANY TWO QUESTIONS IN SECTION B
SECTION A: 30 MARKS (ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS)
1. State three phases of food uptake by vertebrates. [3 marks]
2. Highlight why basal metabolism is high for small mammals as compared to the larger mammals. [4 marks]
3. Briefly explain two types of thermoregulation found in vertebrates. [2 marks]
4. State three functions of blood in the vertebrate body. [3 marks] 5. Briefly explain the functions of the following cell organelles in the vertebrate cell. [6 marks] (a) Golgi bodies (b) Cell membrane (c) Nucleus
6. State two adaptations of avian lungs. [2 marks] 7. Define the term ‘Homeostasis’ as used in vertebrate physiology. [2 marks]
8. Briefly explain three ways through which animal bodies lose water. [3 marks] 9. State three roles of Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH). [3 marks]
10. With relevant examples, differentiate between axial and appendicular forms of locomotion. [2 marks]
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SECTION B: 40 MARKS (ANSWER ANY TWO QUESTIONS ON THIS SECTION)
11. With relevant examples discuss a comparative analysis of digestion systems between ruminants and non-ruminants. [20 marks]
12. Discuss the process and application of osmoregulation in the mammalian body system. [20 marks]
13. Discuss the structure and functioning of mammalian heart. [20 marks]
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Wiem 312:Comparative Vertebrate Physiology Question Paper

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