(MHO 1201)
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
FACULTY OF MEDICINE
MEDICAL SCHOOL
BACHELOR OF MEDICINE AND BACHELOR OF SURGERY DEGREE
PART I SUPPLEMENTARY EXAMINATIONS
(MHO 1201) : DIGESTIVE SYSTEM & EXCRETION
DATE : JANUARY 2006
TIME : 3 HOURS
Instructions to Candidates
Answer all questions
SECTION A
1. Using diagrams, describe the gross anatomy of the pancreas. Your
description should include its blood supply and, briefly, its embryological
development. (20)
2. Write short notes on the second part of the duodenum . (10)
3. List the contents of the spermatic cord. (10)
4. Write short notes on indirect inguinal hernia. (10)
SECTION B
5. List the functions of saliva. (4)
6. What function does the mucus secreted by the large intestine serve? (3)
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NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
FACULTY OF MEDICINE
MEDICAL SCHOOL
BACHELOR OF MEDICINE AND BACHELOR OF SURGERY DEGREE
PART I SUPPLEMENTARY EXAMINATIONS
(MHO 1201) : DIGESTIVE SYSTEM & EXCRETION
DATE : JANUARY 2006
TIME : 3 HOURS
Instructions to Candidates
Answer all questions
SECTION A
1. Using diagrams, describe the gross anatomy of the pancreas. Your
description should include its blood supply and, briefly, its embryological
development. (20)
2. Write short notes on the second part of the duodenum . (10)
3. List the contents of the spermatic cord. (10)
4. Write short notes on indirect inguinal hernia. (10)
SECTION B
5. List the functions of saliva. (4)
6. What function does the mucus secreted by the large intestine serve? (3)
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