Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka
First Year B.Sc. (Nursing) (Basic)
Degree Examination- October 2007
Physiology & Biochemistry
Q.P. Codes 1677 and 1678
Revised Scheme
(Note : Both QP Codes 1677 and 1678 are to be answered within total of 3 hours)
Use separate answer books for Section A and Section B
Q.P. Code 1677 - Section A - Physiology (40 Marks)
Your answer shall be specific to the question asked
Draw neat and labelled diagrams wherever necessary.
Long Essay (Answer any one)
- Describe the RL Blood group system and the consequences of RL incompatibility.
- Describe the sliding filament mechanism of muscle contraction.
Short Essays (Answer any Four)
- Describe the primary taste sensations
- Describe the actions of thyroxin
- Describe the process of glomerular filtration
- Explain the conducting tissues of heart
- Describe the factors that maintain arterial blood pressure
Short Answers
- Functions of ADH
- Enumerate the functions of platelets
- Define reflex action
- Name the types of hypoxia
- Function of large intestine
Q.P. Code : 1678 - Section B - Biochemistry (40 Marks)
Use separate answer book 1 x 10 = 10 Marks
Long Essay (Answer any one)
- Write the reaction sequences of glycolysis. Add a note on its energetics, both under aerobic and anaerobic conditions
- Describe the renal function tests.
Short Essays (Answer any four)
- Classify proteins based on their functions
- Respiratory alkalosis
- Digestion of lipids
- Name ketone bodies. Write about ketogenesis
- Creatinine clearance test
Short answers
- Name the coenzyme form of riboflavin and niacin
- Serum enzyme markers in myocardial infarction
- Functions of vitamin K.
- Write the normal blood level of a)urea b) Creatinine C) Potassium d) Calcium
- what are essential fatty acids? Name them
