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Vertebrate Anatomy Question Paper

Vertebrate Anatomy

Course:Bachelor Of Science In Wildlife Management

Institution: University Of Nairobi question papers

Exam Year:2011

UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI
FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION 2010/2011
FIRST YEAR EXAMINATIONS FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
IN WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AND RELATED OPTIONS

JWL 100: VERTEBRATE ANATOMY

DATE: 17 FEBRUARY, 2011 TIME: 9.00 A.M- 12.00 NOON

Answer ALL FIVE (5) questions

1. (a) Name the muscles that collectively form the hamstring group in a mammal.(3 marks)

(b) Which muscles components form a single large muscle known as
(brachiocephalicus). (3 marks)

(c) List the muscles that are responsible for “abdominal press” in a zebra. (6 marks)

(d) Name the functions associated with “abdominal press” in vertebrates. (8 marks)

2. (a) Describe the structure of the trachea in a typical mammal. (6 marks)

(b) (i) Name the laryngeal cartilages (6marks)

(ii) Describe the location of the cartilages in relation to each other. (8 marks)

3. Describe (generally) the double circulatory system of an amphibian. (20 marks)

4. (a) Using a simple diagram, illustrate the components found in the basic structure of the gut wall. (4 marks)

(b) Define the following:

(i) Thecodont dentition (2 marks)

(ii) Primary palate (2marks)

(c) State the function of the proventiculus in the crocodile.
Which organ does it open into? (2 marks)

(d) Using a simple diagram, illustrate the cells found in a typical fluidic gastric gland. (3 marks)

(e) Define “pyloric caeca”. Give an example of a vertebrate with these organs. (4 marks)

(f) State the precise location of the pancreas in the chicken.
Give an example of a secretion from the exocrine part of this gland. (3 marks)

5. Name the different broad areas of the vertebrate nervous system, and their constituent parts.
Discuss the comparative distribution of the pallium in vertebrates. (20 marks)

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