Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka
First Year B.Sc. (Nursing)
Degree Examination- September 2012
Revised Scheme
Physiology & Biochemistry
Q.P. Codes 1754 and 1756
(Note : Both QP Codes 1754 and 1756 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)
- Name the salivary glands. Give the composition and functions of salivary glands.
- Describe neuromuscular junction with neat labeled diagram and explain the transmission of nerve impulse across it.
Short Essays (Answer any four)
- Describe lung volumes and capacities with spirogram
- What are different functions of kidney and draw a neat diagram of nephron
- Name the posterior pituitary hormones and add a note on their functions
- List the contents and functions of middle ear
- Classification of receptors with examples
Short Answers
- Functions of haemoglobin
- Types of neuroglia
- Name the primary and secondary sex organs in females
- Functions of rods and cones
Q.P. Code : 1756 - Section B - Biochemistry (40 Marks)
Use separate answer book
Long Essay (Answer any one)
- Enumerate the reactions of glycolysis. Add a note on its energetics
- Give the sources, functions, deficiency manifestations and RDA of Vita
min A.
Short Essays (Answer any two).
- Functions of Lipoproteins
- Homopolysaccharides
- Blood buffers
Short answers
- Beri Beri
- Essential amino acids
- Benadict's test
- Normal levels of blood urea and fasting blood sugar
- Transamination