Q.P. CODE: 102010 Reg. No: ….
First Year B.Sc Nursing Degree Regular/Supplementary Examinations
(2010 Scheme)
Physiology
May 2022
Time: 3 Hrs Max. Marks: 75
• Answer all questions to the point neatly and legibly • Do not leave any blank pages between
answers • Indicate the question number correctly for the answer in the margin space
• Answer all parts of a single question together • Leave sufficient space between answers
• Draw diagrams wherever necessary
Essays: (2×10=20)
1. Describe in detail the structure and functions of platelets. Add a note on haemophilia. (8+2)
2. Describe in detail the visual pathway. Add a note on colour blindness. (8+2)
Short notes: (7x5=35)
3. Electrocardiogram.
4. Mechanism of glucose reabsorption by kidney.
5. Functions of cerebellum.
6. Reflex arc.
7. Hypoxia.
8. Functions of placenta.
9. Actions of cortisol
Answer briefly: (10x2=20)
10.Resting membrane potential.
11.Muscle proteins.
12.Heart sounds.
13.Functions of large intestine.
14.Homeostasis.
15.Periodic breathing.
16.Hormones of posterior pituitary and their functions.
17.Gall stones.
18.Two tests for ovulation.
19.Hyperpyrexia.
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