OLLSCOIL NA hÉIREANN, CORCAIGH

THE NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF IRELAND, CORK

COLÁISTE NA hOLLSCOILE, CORCAIGH

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE, CORK

SUMMER EXAMINATION, 2009

INTRODUCTION TO PHYSIOLOGY

PHYSIOLOGY - PL1030
DENTAL 1

EXTERNAL EXAMINER - PROFESSOR M. COTTER

HEAD OF DEPARTMENT – PROFESSOR E.J. JOHNS
LECTURER (S) - DR. E.M. GEBRUERS

SECTION A ( 50%)

Two Hours

Attempt THREE questions.

1. Write an essay on the control of salivation.

2. Write short notes on 3 of the following:

a) haematocrit;
b) alveolar ventilation;
c) hypoxia;
d) transport of oxygen in the blood.

3. Write an essay on the control of heart rate.

4. Write an essay on the control of Thyroid hormone levels in the blood.

5. Decribe the events which occur at a synapse of your choice.

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