Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka
First Year B.Sc. (Nursing) (Basic)
Degree Examination- September - October 2008
Old Scheme
Physiology & Biochemistry
Q.P. Codes 1652 and 1653
(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 1652 - 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 erythropoiesis. What are the factors affecting erythropoiesis?
- Describe the composition and functions of saliva
Short Essays (Answer any Four)
- Describe the classical ABO blood groups
- Explain the functions of Aldosterone
- List the hormonal comtraceptives for female and give the mechanism of action.
- Explain the functions of large intestine
- List the different lung volumes with their normal values and significance
Short Answers
- Explain the errors of refraction of eye
- List the functions of cerebellum
- What are the functions of platelets?
- Classify reflexes by giving examples in each type
- Define vital capacity. Give the normal value and factors affecting vitall capacity.
Q.P. Code : 1653 - Section B - Biochemistry (40 Marks)
Use separate answer book 1 x 10 = 10 Marks
Long Essay (Answer any one)
- Give an account of the dietary sources, activation, biochemical functions, daily requirement and deficiency manifestations of vitamin D.
- Describe the metabolism of Glycogen.
Short Essays (Answer any four)
- Van Den Bergh reaction and its significance
- Role of insulin
- Digestion and absorption of carbohydrates
- Functions of phospholipids
- Structure of DNA
Short answers
- Disaccharides
- Biuret test
- Free and total acid of gastric juice
- Name two aromatic aminoacids and two alliphatic amino acids
- Renal glycosuria