Exercise Endocrinology Question Paper
Exercise Endocrinology
Course:Master Of Science In Sports Science
Institution: Kenyatta University question papers
Exam Year:2009
KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS 2009/2010
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS FOR DEGREE OF MASTERS OF SCIENCE
(SPORTS SCIENCE)
HSS 505: EXERCISE ENDOCRINOLOGY
DATE: Tuesday 24th November 2009
TIME: 9.00am-12.00Noon
INSTRUCTIONS:
ANSWER ANY THREE QUESTIONS.
1.
Explain the following
i)
Endocrinology and its significance in Sports Science.[3.3 marks]
ii)
The diabetogenic effects of somatotropin hormone.[5marks]
iii)
Endorphins and their significance.[5marks]
iv)
Relationship between bone density and hormones in relation to exercise.[10marks]
2.
Expound on the following processes and relate them to exercise performance.
a)
Hormone-receptor interaction.[10marks]
b)
Cell membrane alterations.[13.3marks]
3.
a)
With reference to glucagon hormone, explain the hormonal production,
control and effect in the human body.[17marks]
b)
Show the significance of glucagon hormone in physical activity.
[5.3marks]
4.
Analyze pituitary gland and its role in the human body, and show its significance
in physical activity.[5.3marks]
5.
Relate environmental and nutritional challenges to the factors that influence
hormone concentration in the blood and show their possible effect to
performance.[23.3marks]
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