NATIONAL UNIVERISITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
FACULTY OF MEDICINE
BACHELOR OF MEDICINE AND BACHELOR OF SURGERY DEGREE
PART 2 EXAMINATIONS
MBM 2103 : REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEMS AND ENDOCRINOLOGY
DATE : 2006 JUNE
TIME : 3 HOURS
Instructions to Candidates
Answer all questions
SECTION A
1. Describe biosynthesis, chemistry, secretion (including control mechanisms) and
physiologic effects of thyroid hormones. What would be the consequences of
over/under production of the thyroid hormones? (20)
2. Describe the structures and function of the prostate gland, seminal vesicules,
and Cow per’s glands. (20)
SECTION B
3. Describe the changes that take place in the ovary every 28 days. (10)
4. Compare the physiological roles of noradrenaline and adrenaline. (6)
5. Describe synthesis and physiological actions of 1,25-dihydroxycholecalciferol.
(8)
6. Describe causes and clinical signs of tetany. (7)
7. Describe the synthesis and structure of human insulin. (5)
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FACULTY OF MEDICINE
BACHELOR OF MEDICINE AND BACHELOR OF SURGERY DEGREE
PART 2 EXAMINATIONS
MBM 2103 : REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEMS AND ENDOCRINOLOGY
DATE : 2006 JUNE
TIME : 3 HOURS
Instructions to Candidates
Answer all questions
SECTION A
1. Describe biosynthesis, chemistry, secretion (including control mechanisms) and
physiologic effects of thyroid hormones. What would be the consequences of
over/under production of the thyroid hormones? (20)
2. Describe the structures and function of the prostate gland, seminal vesicules,
and Cow per’s glands. (20)
SECTION B
3. Describe the changes that take place in the ovary every 28 days. (10)
4. Compare the physiological roles of noradrenaline and adrenaline. (6)
5. Describe synthesis and physiological actions of 1,25-dihydroxycholecalciferol.
(8)
6. Describe causes and clinical signs of tetany. (7)
7. Describe the synthesis and structure of human insulin. (5)
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