Maseno University Eximaminations 2004/2005 Question Paper
Maseno University Eximaminations 2004/2005
Course:Bachelor Of Science (Biomedical Science & Technology)
Institution: Maseno University question papers
Exam Year:2005
PMT 121: MEDICAL EMBRYOLOGY
DATE 18TH AUGUST 2005
SECTION A: SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS (SAQs)
{40 MARKS}
Q1.Briefly explain the role of the human cell in energy synthesis. (4mks)
Q2.Explain the changes that occur during prophase I and metaphase I of meiotic cell division (4mks)
Q3.Outline the Luteal (regenerative) phase of the ovarian cycle. (4mks)
Q4 .Explain the steps involved in fertilization of an ovum. (4mks)
Q5.Explain the process of cleavage (4mks)
Q6. Outline the process of blastocyst implantation in the uterus (4mks)
Q7 explain the process of decidua layer formation (4mks)
Q8.State the functions of liquor amnii. (4mks)
Q9.Outline the functions of the following reproductive hormones:
(a)Follicle stimulating hormone (1mark)
(b) Luetinizing hormone (1mark)
(c) Progesterone 1mark)
(d) Oestrogen (1mark)
Q10.Briefly explain the functions of the placenta (4mks)
SECTION B {60 MKS}
Answer any three (3) questions
Q1.with the aid of well labeled diagrams, compare and contrast meiotic and mitotic cell divisions
(20mks)
Q2. (a)Draw and label the diagram of the lateral cross sectional view of the female reproductive organs. (10mks)
(b)Describe the proliferative (follicular) and menstrual phases of the ovarian cycle (10mks)
Q3.Describe the changes that occur at different stages during the first 8 weeks of embryo development
(20mks)
Q4.Describe how the following body parts and systems are formed from the embryonic plate.
i. Nervous system (5mks)
ii. Limbs (5mks)
iii. Head and neck (5mks)
iv. Circulatory system (5mks)
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