MAKENI COLLEGE SCHOOL OF NURSING
ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY – FIRST TEST
4TH FEBRUARY 2011-08-04
INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer ALL questions
1.
Define;
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
v.
Anatomy
Physiology
Bio-chemistry
An element
Chemical compound
[10 marks]
2.
What are the THREE essential features of organic chemistry?
[3 marks]
3.
Mention THREE main organic compounds found in the body.
[3 marks]
4.
Name THREE structures found in an atom.
[3 marks]
5.
Atoms in the state of ionization are called ____________
[2 marks]
6.
High concentration of hydrogen in body fluid makes it to be ________
[2 marks]
7.
What are buffer substances ____________________
[2 marks]
8.
Define a cell ________________________
[2 marks]
9.
State the four characteristics of a cell ________
[2 marks]
10.
State two types of chromosomes found in the body _______
[2 marks]
11.
What are the functions of these two organelles?
i.
ii.
12.
Ribosomes
Lysosomes
[2 marks]
When you breath out, the carbon dioxide molecules move by the process
Called ________
[2 marks]
13.
State three properties which are characteristics of mediation transport.
[2 marks]
14.
The reproductive cell division give rise to sex cells is called ______
[2 marks]
15.
The antiviral property produced by a cell when invaded by a virus is
Called
[2 marks]
16.
Draw and label a genetic diagram which give a heterogenous couple a
ratio 1:1 chance of having either a boy or girl.
17.
Give three effects of mutation
[3 marks]
18.
What is the characteristics abnormality of cancer cells?
[2 marks]