All Learning Modules Year 1 HP

Human Physiology

Cellular physiology, neuromuscular transmission, cardiovascular hemodynamics, respiratory mechanics, and endocrine control.

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Question 1 of 3
Neuromuscular Easy
What is the resting membrane potential of a typical mammalian skeletal muscle fiber?
Rationale & Key Takeaway:

Skeletal muscle fibers have a resting membrane potential around -90 mV, maintained by Na+/K+ ATPase pump and K+ leak channels.

Question 2 of 3
Cardiovascular Medium
During cardiac cycle, when do the atrioventricular (AV) valves close?
Rationale & Key Takeaway:

AV valves (Mitral & Tricuspid) close at the beginning of ventricular systole when ventricular pressure exceeds atrial pressure, generating the First Heart Sound (S1).

Question 3 of 3
Muscle Contraction Easy
Which chemical agent binds to Troponin C to expose actin binding sites during muscle contraction?
Rationale & Key Takeaway:

Calcium released from the sarcoplasmic reticulum binds to Troponin C, shifting tropomyosin away from actin active sites.

Large Question Answers (10 & 15 Markers)

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Long Essays
15 MARKS ESSAY Question 1

Neuromuscular Junction: Transmission & Excitation-Contraction Coupling

Question Prompt:

Describe the sequence of events in neuromuscular transmission. Explain sliding filament theory and excitation-contraction coupling.

Model Answer Structured Clinical Framework

The neuromuscular junction (NMJ) is the chemical synapse between motor axon terminal and skeletal muscle motor endplate.

1. Synaptic Transmission Steps
• Action potential depolarizes presynaptic axon terminal. • Voltage-gated Ca2+ channels open; Ca2+ influx triggers ACh vesicle exocytosis. • ACh binds to nicotinic ACh receptors on the motor endplate. • Na+ influx generates End-Plate Potential (EPP), propagating down T-tubules.
2. Excitation-Contraction Coupling
• Depolarization activates DHP receptors in T-tubules, opening Ryanodine receptors on Sarcoplasmic Reticulum (SR). • Massive Ca2+ release into sarcoplasm binds Troponin C. • Conformational change shifts Tropomyosin, exposing Actin active sites. • Myosin head cross-bridge cycling: Power stroke powered by ATP hydrolysis.

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5 Marks Short Note SN #1
Cardiac Output: Definition & Determinants

Q: Define Cardiac Output (CO) and list the factors regulating Stroke Volume.

• Definition: Volume of blood pumped by each ventricle per minute (CO = Heart Rate × Stroke Volume; normal ~5.0 L/min at rest). • Determinants of Stroke Volume: 1. Preload (End-Diastolic Volume / Frank-Starling Law) 2. Myocardial Contractility (Inotropic state) 3. Afterload (Total Peripheral Resistance)

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