Practical Animal Physiology
Mid-term Exam
Nov. 28, 2021
University of Zakho
Faculty of Science
Dep. of Biology
Student’s Name:
Group:
Attempt all questions:
Each question carries equal marks.
(Time allowed 30 min)
Q1: List the names and functions of the PowerLab components shown in figure
below:
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Q2: During pulse experiment were all of your measurements identical for every
member of your group? Would you expect them to be identical?
Q3: Explain all the procedures for measuring blood pressure by Auscultation
method and label the figure below?
Q4: Given the variation in pressure with height, in clinical medicine human blood
pressures are normally referenced to heart level. Does this usually affect the pressure
recorded from the upper arm?
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Q5: From your experiment as done in the lab and shown in figure below heart rate
was calculated based upon the peak-to-peak interval of the R waves. Was there
variability between the beats? Would you expect the interval between beats to be
identical? Why or why not?
Q6: Define electrocardiogram or ECG and mention the aim of this laboratory:
End of the questions
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