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BINDURA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE EDUCATION
FACULTY OF SCIENCE
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SCIENCES
CANDIDATE'S REGISTRATION No.
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PROGRAMME AND YEAR:
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HUMAN ANATOMY
SA104
3 HOUR: 100 MARKS
MAY/JUNE 2014
INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer ALL questions
Section A : Answer all questions in Section A by encircling True (T) or False (F) using a
pen on the question paper.
1. Indicate whether the following are true or false
a) Cytology is the study of cells, their structure and function
(T), (F)
b) Continuity of life from generation to generation has a cellular basis
(T), (F)
c) The cell membrane is impermeable to inorganic ions
(T), (F)
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d) Mitochondria are th~'powerhouse of the cell providing most of its adenosine
triphosphate (ATP) supply.
(T), (F)
e) Ribosomes are a site of protein synthesis in the cell
(T), (F)
2. Indicate whether the following are true or false
a) The vertebral column consists of twenty-six (26) irregular bones in
adults
(T), (F)
b) The human body has seven (7) systems
(T), (F)
c) Blood and bone are types of connective tissue
(T), (F)
d) Cardiac muscle tissue is found in the stomach
(T), (F)
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e)
Skull bones are sesamoid bones
(T), (F)
3. Indicate whether the following are true or false
a) The femur is the largest, longest and strongest bone in the body
(T), (F)
b) The smallest bones in the human body are auditory ossicles.
(T), (F)
c) The elbow joint is a saddle joint
(T), (F)
d)
The most important stabilizing factor of a joint are the muscle
tendons
(T), (F)
e) Bone cells are surrounded by collagen fibres strengthened by calcium and
phosphate
(T), (F)
4. Indicate if the following statements are true or false
The following are muscles of the arm
a) Biceps
(T), (F)
b)
(T), (F)
Brachialis
c) Pectineus
(T), (F)
d)
(T), (F)
Coracobrachialis
e) Triceps
(T), (F)
5. Indicate whether the following are true or false
a)
The xyphoid process is hyaline cartilage ossify after the age 40
b) The human body has twelve (12) ribs
(T), (F)
(T), (F)
c) The spinal column is1nade up of thirty-two (32) irregular bones
(T), (F)
d) The sternum is made up of the coccyx, body and manubrium
(T), (F)
e) The sternoclavicular joint is the only joint in the upper limb that directly
articulates with the trunk
(T), F)
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Answer all questions. Each question carries 25 marks.
Section B
1. Describe the levels of structural complexity of the human body
[25 marks]
2. a) Compare and contrast the axial and appendicular skeleton
[15marks]
b) Outline any five functions of bones
3. a) Describe a joint
b) Explain the characteristics
[10 marks]
[6 marks]
of a synovial joint
c) Discuss the factors that influence the stability of synovial joints
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[10 marks]
[9 marks]