Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka
First Year B.Sc. (Nursing)
Degree Examination- August 2013
Physiology
Q.P. Codes 1677
(Note : Both QP Codes 1677 and 1678 are to be answered within total of 3 hours)
Q.P. Code 1754 - Physiology (40 Marks)
Your answer shall be specific to the question asked
Draw neat and labelled diagrams wherever necessary.
Long Essay (Answer any one) 1 x 10 = 10 Marks
- Describe the stages of erythropoiesis. How is it regulated?
- Name the hormones secreted by the anterior pituitary. Describe the functions of growth hormone.
Short Essays (Answer any four) 4 x 5 = 20 Marks
- How is carbon-di-oxide transported in blood? State Bohr's effect
- Describe the functions of Testosterone
- Describe the temporary family planning methods in female
- Define and give normal values of a) Vital capacity b) Residual volume
- Describe the composition and functions of lymph
Short Answers 5 x 2 = 10 Marks
- Draw and label ECG
- Myopia
- Define stroke volume. Give normal values
- Name four hormones increasing blood glucose
- Name four ascending tracts
Q.P. Code : 1678 - Section B - Biochemistry (40 Marks)
Use separate answer book
Long Essay (Answer any one) 1 x 10 = 10 Marks
- Describe the steps involved in the synthesis and utilization of ketone bodies. Add a note on ketosis
- Describe the sources, RDA, functions and deficiency manifestations of Vitamin A.
Short Essays (Answer any four) 4 x 5 = 20 Marks
- Role of kidney in acid base balance
- Biologically important compounds formed from Glycine
- Diagnostically important serum enzymes
- Significance of HMP pathway
- BMR and factors affecting BMR
Short answers 5 x 2 = 10 Marks
- Heat coagulation test
- Hperglycemia
- Pellagra
- Lactose intolerance
- Dietary fibre
