SectionB:Answer all questions(90 Marks)
1. a. State and explain any two parameters that are homeostatically regulated in the human
body.
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b. Explain the mechanisms of acclimatization of ectotherms and endotherms to changes in
environmental temperature.
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2. Describe the major components of a homeostatic control system.
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3. Diseasessuch 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?
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4. State two (2) major components of the central nervous system.
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5. Write brief notes on the following:
a. Conception
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b. Acrosomal reaction
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C. Cellular differentiation
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d. Gastrulation
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e. Cortical reaction
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6.a Explain the difference between humoral response and cell mediated response giving examples.
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b. Explain why a secondary antibody response to an antigen may prevent a bacterial or viral
disease when the primary adaptive immune response to that antigen did not protect the
person from the disease.
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c. Outline the innate and adaptive immune system's response to the invading virus like influenza
virus.
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7. Binding of antigen to a mature lymphocyte induces the lymphocyte's proliferation and
differentiation, a process called clonal selection.
a. Explain why clonal selection of antibodies is important for the immune system.
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b. In HIV testing, explain why CD4 cells are used as an indicator to determine the level of
immunity of an individual.
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8. Describe the bone formation process.
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9. Compare and contrast oogenesis from spermatogenesis.
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