Following the sections of the large intestine, as material passes from the transverse colon, what
section does it enter next?
A. Ascending
B. Descending
C. Sigmoid
D. Rectum
Which of the following is NOT true?
A. The term epitope is not synonymous with antigen
B. Aviral protein may contain many epitopes that can interact with many different specific
antibodies
Immunologic receptors on T cells recognize continuous (linear) epitopes
D. Antibody variable region is complimentary in shape to the epitope
Section B: Answer all questions using the spaces provided (92 Marks)
1. Describe the major components of a homeostatic control system.
[6]
a. After a meal, blood glucose level rises. Explain how the body respond to return blood glucose
levels to normal in a healthy individual.
[2]
b. Explain why the body cannot act in the same way in a person who has type 1 diabetes. [2]
Diseases such as pancreatic cancer and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) can interfere with
the healthy functioning of the pancreas. What would happen to the digestion of carbohydrates,
proteins, and fats when the pancreas is dysfunctional?
[3]
State two (2) major components of the central nervous system.
[2]
List five (5) adaptations that help desert animal thermoregulate. Give an example of the animal.
[4]
Write brief notes on the following;
a) Cytokines
[2]
b) Major Histocompatibility Complex 1
[2]
c) Acrosomal reaction and cortical reaction
[4]
d) Clonal selection of B cells
[2]