Human Anatomy and Physiology Take-home Assignment

PART I: Short questions (10 marks for each question).
Question 1
Describe the neuronal control of skeletal muscle contraction and explain the effects of
calcium channel blockers on blood pressure. (10 marks)
Question 2
Women in advanced maternal age are at risk of having a baby with chromosomal
abnormalities. Based on the processes in oogenesis, explain the reason behind. (10 marks)
Question 3
Describe the essential factors for producing mature sperms with normal motility in males. (10
marks)
Question 4
a. Explain how oral-administered drugs can reach the target cells to exert the therapeutic
effects. (6 marks)
b. Explain why oral-administered drugs generally have a low bioavailability. (4 marks)
Question 5
a. Describe FIVE characteristics of a virus. (5 marks)
b. Name FIVE types of human herpesvirus and state an associated health problem of each
named virus. (5 marks)
Question 6
a. State FOUR causes of nosocomial infections. (4 marks)
b. Describe SIX disease infection routes and their corresponding infection control measures.
(6 marks)
PART II: Long questions (20 marks for each question).
Question 7
a. Explain the physiological significance of regulating smooth muscle contraction and
relaxation in body systems. (12 marks)
b. Explain the effects of carbon dioxide on oxygen-carrying capacity of haemoglobin during
strenuous exercise. (8 marks)
Question 8
a. Explain the functional roles of kidney in the maintenance of water balance in the body.
(12 marks)
b. Illustrate the damages of blood capillaries during the disease process of diabetes. (8
marks)