Environmental Physiology Question Paper
Environmental Physiology
Course:Bachelor Of Education Science
Institution: Kenyatta University question papers
Exam Year:2009
KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2009/2010
FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF
SCIENCE AND BACHELOR OF EDUCATION
SZL 409:
ENVIRONMENTAL PHYSIOLOGY
DATE: Tuesday, 22nd December, 2009
TIME: 11.00 a.m. – 1.00 p.m.
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INSTRUCTIONS:
Maximum marks are in proportion to the recommendation times to be spent on each
section.
Within each section all questions carry equal marks. Illustrate your answers with
diagrams wherever appropriate.
Answer ALL questions (60 minutes)
1.
Outline the glycolytic pathway.
2.
Explain the mechanism of solute transport across the lipid bilayer.
3.
Describe briefly any five factors that lead to migration of animals.
4.
Differentiate between biological rhythms and seasonality.
5.
Explain the mechanism of Oxygen-Haemoglobin binding.
6.
Describe the physiological adaptations prior to hibernation.
7.
Explain any five strategies adopted by animals found in oxygen-depleted zones.
8.
Outline two factors that affect the oxygen dissociation curve.
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