THE UNIVERSITY OF HUNG KONG

FACULTY OF M E D I C N

M.S.,B.S. First Year Summative Examination -May 1999

Paper 111: Short Answer Questions

Date: Monday, May 17, 1999

Time: 9:30 a.m. - 1 l:30 a.m.

Place: Loke Yew Hall

I[NSTRUCTXONS:

1. Put your candidate number sticker in the “Student’s Label” box on each answer sheet.

2. Answer ALL 12 questions.

3 . You are advised to spend ten minutes on each question.

4. Each question carries equal mark.

1. It is said that carbohydrates should be given
to athleta before and after a competition Jn
order to improve their performance. What
is the metabolic basis for this? Expllalia.

3, Draw a diagram to illustrate the cardiac cycle.

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4, Describe the Internal openings and topographfc

ferrtclres of the right atrium,

(8) Specificiq STUDENT’SLABEL

@> Diversity
(c) Distinction between self and non-seXf.

7. Explain the functional basis of tbe histological

differences between an artery and a vein.
 8. Draw a labelled diagram ihstrating the 5 phases of the
cardiac action potential. State the principal changes in
ionic conductances in each phase. S?ZTDENT’S LABEL

9. Briefly outline the laboratory diagnosis o f

infective endocarditis.
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IO. Describe the thr~Bmain types of developmental
error that can cause pulmonary hypoplasia.
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11. Describe the fhree main mechanisms by which
the pH of blood is maintained.
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12. How is regional ventilation influenced by posture?