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BEng in Biomedical Engineering

ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY Module: EE1466

Part 1 Examination

Date: Wednesday 20 January 2010

Time: 1000 - 1200

Answer THREE of the FIVE questions BEGIN EACH ANSWER ON A FRESH PAGE Answer books to be provided: ONE Calculators permitted: Casio FX-83 or FX-85 MS/ES ONLY Additional materials: NONE Can question paper be removed from the examination room: YES

External Examiner: Internal Examiner:

Professor A T Augousti Mrs M P Dingle

Module EE1466: Anatomy and Physiology Examiner: Mrs M P Dingle

Question 1 (a) (b) Explain the mechanics of inspiration. Explain the following respiratory volumes and capacities: (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) Inspiratory reserve volume. Expiratory reserve volume. Vital Capacity. Tidal volume. Functional Residual Capacity. [2 marks] [2 marks] [2 marks] [2 marks] [2 marks] [10 marks]

Question 2 (a) (b) (c) Identify the essential components of a homeostatic mechanism and explain the relationship between them. [10 marks] Explain the differences between negative and positive feedback systems that exist in the human body. [8 marks] Provide ONE example of negative feedback and ONE example of positive feedback. [2 marks]

Question 3 (a) (b) Identify the THREE ways in which hormone release is stimulated and provide an example of each. [10 marks] Describe the response of the pancreas to high blood glucose levels. [10 marks]

Question 4 (a) (b) (c) Describe the THREE layers of a blood vessel wall and explain the function of each. [12 marks] Explain what is meant by peripheral resistance and identify the THREE factors that influence it. [5 marks] Provide a definition of BP. [3 marks]

Question 5 (a) (b) Describe the structure of the plasma membrane and relate its structure to its function. [12 marks] Name FOUR organelles of the cell and state their function. [8 marks]

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