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Mbc 2103 Biochemical Endocrinology And Neurochemistry Question Paper

Mbc 2103 Biochemical Endocrinology And Neurochemistry

Course:Biochemistry

Institution: Jomo Kenyatta University Of Agriculture And Technology question papers

Exam Year:2015

JOMO KENYATTA UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE AND TECHNOLOGY
COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF BIOCHEMISTRY
MBC 2102 BIOCHEMICAL ENDOCRINOLOGY AND NEUROCHEMISTRY
CAT2 April 14th 2015. Time 1 hours

INSTRUCTIONS
Attempt ALL questions
1. (i) With the help of Four (4) NAMED examples in each class, outline the 4 major classes of neurotransmitters. (8 marks)
(ii) Outline the TWO (2) criteria that MUST be achieved in order for a chemical to be classified as a neurotransmitter. (2 marks)
2. Describe any FIVE (5) key properties of the Blood Brain Barrier. (10 marks)
3. Compare and contrast any five (5) features of two broad classes of Acetylcholine receptors.(10 marks)
4. Outline the biochemical importance of the following in neurobiology;
(i) Vitamin B1. (2 marks)
(ii) Vitamin B6. (2 marks)
(iii) Vitamin C. (2 marks)
(iv) Vitamin E. (2 marks)
(v) Selenium. (2 marks)
5. Briefly outline ONE pathological condition associated with abnormal metabolism of the following;
(i) GABA. (2 marks)
(ii) Nitric Oxide. (2 marks)
(iii) Acetylcholine. (2 marks)
(iv) Glutamate. (2 marks)
(v) 5 Hydroxytryptamine. (2 marks)

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