Reg. No. ……..
First Year Post Basic B.Sc Nursing Supplementary Examinations
April 2015
Biochemistry & Biophysics
Time: 3 Hours Total Marks: 75
Draw diagrams wherever necessary
Answer all questions.
Write section A and section B in separate answer books(32 pages).
Do not mix up questions from section A and section B.
QP CODE: 103011
Section A Marks: 37½
Biochemistry
Essay: (10)
1. Explain the digestion and absorption of lipids.
Short notes: (4x5=20)
2. Mention the functions of subcellular organelle
3. Gluconeogenesis.
4. Explain competitive enzyme inhibition. Mention two examples.
5. Functions of plasma proteins.
Answer briefly: (3x2 ½ =7 ½)
6. Name the essential amino acids
7. Name the lipoproteins and mention their functions
8. Mention the normal serum levels of
QP CODE: 104011
Section B Marks: 37½
Biophysics
Essay: (10)
1. Explain the principles of gravity and mention the examples for application of principles of gravity in nursing. Add a note on effect of gravitational forces on human body.
Short notes: (4x5=20)
2. Principle and applications of lever and body mechanics in nursing
3. Temperature scales
4. Biological effects of light
5. Magnetic resonance imaging
Answer briefly: (3x2½=7½)
6. Focusing elements of the eye
7. X-ray
8. Arterial blood pressure.
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