Please note:| Short Answer Test 2 (SAT2)
- For achieving high grades, make sure you have answered all underlined parts of the questions.
- Ensure proper paraphrasing to demonstrate your understanding.
- Questions are not equally weighted.
LO1
1 - Discuss how different hormones help maintaining blood glucose level within the normal range, when blood glucose level is too high (hyperglycemia), and when blood glucose level drops (hypoglycaemia).
2- Describe neural control of breathing. Explain in detail the function of major structures in the medulla oblongata and pons.
3- Explain in detail the process of blood pressure regulation by the kidney, initiated by significant blood loss (RAAS).
4- Describe the stress response, short term, long term through to exhaustion. Start in the hypothalamus and limbic system.
Suggested literature:
Marieb, E.N., & Hoehn, K. (2019). Human anatomy and physiology (11th ed.).
Pearson.
LO2
1- Explain the dual blood supply of the liver, the origin of the vessels, as well as the nature of fluid that they carry.
2- Describe the microscopic anatomy (structure) of the liver.
3- Describe phase I and phase II drug metabolism in the liver.
4- Discuss the metabolism of oral paracetamol. Include in your answer how paracetamol overdose affects
the liver.
Suggested literature:
Marieb, E.N., & Hoehn, K. (2019). Human anatomy and physiology (11th ed.).
Pearson.