QUESTION 3: TRUE/FALSE QUESTIONS
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3.1 Evaluate the statements and select whether the statement is true or false. Write the
word 'True' or 'False' next to the corresponding number on your ANSWER SHEET.
Each question earns 1 mark.
3.1.1 The peripheral nervous system (PNS) which consist of the spinal cord and
the brain where sensory information is received, is known for motor control
activities such as measuring blood pressure at brachia! artery in the arm.
3.1.2 The skin, liver and kidney produce vitamin D which has certain endocrine
functions.
3.1.3 Astigmatism develops from an irregular curvature in the cornea or lens.
3.1.4 Fusiform involves the entire circumference of the vessel the reason for this,
is that there is a weak spot in both sides of that blood vessel.
3.1.5 Polydipsia refers to dehydration resulting in thirst.
SECTION B SHORT/LONG ANSWER QUESTIONS
QUESTION 4: SHORT/LONG ANSWER QUESTIONS
4.1 Briefly define the following concepts:
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4.1.1 Nasal Polyp
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4.1.2 Asystole
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4.1.3 Glaucoma
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4.1.4 Transcytosis
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4.2 Fractures is a break in the rigid structure and continuity of a bone as a result of direct,
indirect trauma, underlying disease or repeated stress on a bone. Write notes on the
inflammatory phase of bone healing.
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4.3 Pain is experienced when specific nerve endings are stimulated. Discuss the 3-step
process of pain in the human body.
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4.4 Briefly describe the stages of the General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS) which is caused
by a general stress response.
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Basic Pathophysiology {BPP521S)
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