SEFAKO MAKGATHO HEALTH SCIENCE UNIVERSITY

QUESTION PAPER
FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES
SCHOOL OF MEDUNSA
PHYSIOLOGY DEPARTMENT

COURSE: BSc II

TYPE OF EXAMINATION: STANDARD EXAMINATION (1st SEMESTER)

DATE OF EXAMINATION: 26 MAY 2017

TIME OF EXAMINATION: 09H00

DURATION: 2 HOURS

SUBJECT/
MODULE NAME: HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY

MODULE CODE: MPLA021 PAPER: P1/1

NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 243 TOTAL MARKS: 100

INTERNAL EXAMINER: ACADEMIC STAFF OF THE DEPARTMENT OF

PHYSIOLOGY

EXTERNAL EXAMINER: PROF. S.L. LEBELO (UNISA)

THIS QUESTION PAPER CONSISTS OF 8 PAGES INCLUDING COVER PAGES

Number of Other Items
INSTRUCTIONS TO STUDENTS Books books

ANSWER SECTION A AND B IN THE

8P 2
BOOKLETS PROVIDED.
ANSER SECTION C ON THE MCQ SHEET
MCQ 1
PROVIDED
 SEFAKO MAKGATHO HEALTH SCIENCE UNIVERSITY

QUESTION PAPER
FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES
SCHOOL OF MEDUNSA
PHYSIOLOGY DEPARTMENT

COURSE: BSc II

TYPE OF EXAMINATION: STANDARD EXAMINATION (1ST SEMESTER)

DATE OF EXAMINATION: 26 MAY 2017

TIME OF EXAMINATION: 09H00

SUBJECT/
MODULE NAME: HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY

MODULE CODE: MPLA021 PAPER: P1/1

SIGNATURE OF HEAD OF DEPARTMENT ___________________________________

SIGNATURE OF DIRECTOR OF SCHOOL ____________________________________

CONTACT NUMBERS OF INTERNAL EXAMINERS

NAME CONTACT NUMBER
DR L. SCOTT (COURSE CO-ORDINATOR) 082 519 7565
PROF L. HAY 083 327 4442
PROF H. MAJANE 079 549 7341
PROF. S. L. LEBELO (UNISA) 082 325 7155
A. WRITTEN QUESTIONS
Answer in booklet provided.

1. Describe the events at the axon terminal that leads to the formation of a post-synaptic potential. (8)

2. List TWO of the four steps in the sliding filament mechanism of muscle contraction where the
utilisation of ATP plays a role. (2)

3. Explain, in a stepwise manner, the interactions between various cortical areas in the process from
the decision to move a hand to the actual movement itself. (7)

4. Answer the following questions with regard to sleep:

a) Where are the centres that govern sleep located? (2)

b) Name THREE neural systems that control the sleep–wake cycle. (3)

5. Describe how right and left head rotation (angular acceleration) affects the signaling rate of the
vestibular nerve. (6)

6. Describe the FOUR forces influencing bulk flow across the capillaries. (8x½ = 4)

7. Explain the mechanism by which circumcision is likely to reduce the risk of HIV infection. (4)

B. SHORT QUESTIONS
Answer in the booklet provided. Ensure the correct numbering next to your answer.

8. Complete the following two sentences regarding neurotransmitters released by fibres: (2)

All preganglionic fibres and parasympathetic postganglionic fibres release a) _____________.

Sympathetic postganglionic fibers release b) ___________.

9. Describe isovolumetric ventricular contraction. (2)

10. List the THREE factors that determine resistance to blood flow in a blood vessel. (3)

11. The arterioles, capillaries, and venules are collectively referred to as the __________. (1)

12. After a blood clot is formed, it is eventually dissolved by the action of the enzyme ________. (1)

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13. Using the answer options below (A, B and C), select the correct letter that corresponds correctly to
the statements below.

A. Antibody-mediated immunity
B. Cell-mediated immunity
C. Both antibody-mediated and cell-mediated immunity

i) Requires antigen-presenting complexed with MHC proteins. (1)

ii) Involves formation of memory cells in response to initial exposure to an antigen. (1)
iii) Primarily aimed against cancerous cells. (1)
iv) Activated by HIV infection. (1)
v) Plays a role in opsonisation of the antigen for presentation to macrophages. (1)

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