Name of the University : Kerala University of Health Sciences
Degree : BDS
Subject Name : General Human Physiology and Biochemistry
Year : I
Document Type : Model Question Paper
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KUHS General Human Physiology Question Paper
Time: 3 Hours
Max Marks: 100
Answer all questions :
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Draw diagrams wherever necessary :
Write SECTION A and SECTION B in separate Answer books. Do not mix up questions from Section A and Section B.
QP CODE:102002
Section A – PHYSIOLOGY
Marks: 50
Essay : (14)
1. Enumerate the hormones secreted by the pituitary gland. Discuss the actions of growth hormone. Add a note on disorders produced by hyper secretion of growth hormone (3+8+3=14)
Short essays : (2×8=16)
2. Describe the composition and functions of pancreatic juice.
3. Describe t he endometrial changes during the different phases of menstrual cycle, givingits hormonal basis.
Short notes (5×4=20)
4. Factors influencing glomerular filtration
5. Heart sounds
6. Cell mediated immunity
7. Formation and functions of CSF
8. Referred pain
Section B – BIOCHEMISTRY Marks: 50
Essay : (14)
1. Enlist the sources and RDA of vitamin D. Name the active form of vitamin D and how it is formed. Explain its biochemical functions. Mention the causes and manifestations deficiency of vitamin D. ( 2+1+4+4+3=14)
Short essays : (2×8=16)
2. What are the normal fasting and postprandial plasma glucose level. Explain the role of hormones in blood glucose regulation.
3. Classify lipids with examples. Mention the functions of lipoproteins.
Short notes : (5×4=20)
4. Mention four differences between marasmus and kwashiorkor.
5. What is the normal serum uric acid level and mention the causes of gout.
6. Explain the biochemical alterations seen in blood and urine in obstructive jaundice.
7. Name four clinically important enzymes and mention their significance.
8. Name the specialized products synthesized by glycine. Explain the synthesis of any two of them.
August 2013
Time: 3 Hours
Max Marks: 100
Answer all questions :
Draw diagrams wherever necessary :
Write SECTION A and SECTION B in separate Answer books. Do not mix up questions from Section A and Section B.
QP CODE:102002
Section A : PHYSIOLOGY Marks: 50
Essay :(14)
1. List the steps involved in hemostasis. Name the clotting factors. Explain the intrinsic mechanism of blood coagulation and add a note on hemophilia. (4+3+5+2=14)
Short essays : (2×8=16)
2. Explain the renin- angiotensin -aldosterone mechanism for the regulation of blood pressure.
3. Draw a normal spirogram. Define the lung volumes and lung capacities with its normal values. Add a note on significance of vital capacity.
Short notes : (5×4=20)
4. Define anemia. Classify anemia based on etiology.
5. Describe the composition and functions of pancreatic juice.
6. Explain th e structure of a chemical synapse and transmission of impulses acrosssynapse.
7. Describe the stages of spermatogenesis. Add a note on factors influencing spermatogenesis.
8. Mention the normal blood calcium level. Discuss the actions of parathormone
Section B : BIOCHEMISTRY Marks: 50
Essay : (14)
1. Define transmethylation. Discuss about the synthesis, functions, catabolism of amino acid involved in transmethylation reactions and disorders associated with its metabolism. (2+2+4+3+3=14)
Short essays : (2×8=16)
2. Explain the role of insulin and glucagon in regulation of normal blood glucose level.
3. Explain biochemical functions and deficiency manifestation of vitamin C.
Short notes : (5×4=20)
4. Dietary fibers.
5. Gout.
6. Ketoacidosis
7. Absorption and transport of iron.
8. Normal serum level and formation of bilirubin.
August 2012
Time: 3 Hours
Max Marks: 100
Answer all questions :
Draw diagrams wherever necessary :
Write SECTION A and SECTION B in separate Answer books. Do not mix up questions from Section A and Section B.
Section A : PHYSIOLOGY Marks: 50
Essay ; (14)
1. Define hemostasis. Enumerate the steps of hemostasis. Explain in detail the mechanisms of clotting and add a note on hemophilia (1+2+6+3+2=14)
Short essays : (2×8=16)
2. Describe the composition and functions of gastric juice.
3. Enumerate the hormones secreted by the anterior pituitary. Describe the actions of growth hormone.
Short notes : (5×4=20)
4. Factors influencing spermatogenesis
5. Sinoaortic reflex
6. Surfactant
7. Active transport
8. Functions of middle ear
Section B : BIOCHEMISTRY Marks: 50
Essay : (14)
1. What is the normal serum calcium level. Mention six functions of calcium. Explain the mechanisms by which serum calcium is regulated. What are the causes and manifestations of hypocalcemia. (1+3+6+4=14)
Short essays : (2×8=16)
2. Explain briefly about the enzymes that show variations in the serum level in the following diseases. myocardial infraction liver disease
3. Describe the role of carnitine in fatty acid oxidation. Narrate the steps of beta oxidation of Palmitic acid. Add a note on its energetics
Short notes : (5×4=20)
4. What is the normal pH of blood. Explain the role of kidney in acid base balance.
5. Significance of HMP shunt pathway.
6. Importance of dietary fibre
7. Name the s pecialized products synthesized by tyrosine. Mention the defect inphenylketonuria and albinism.
8. Name four biologically important nucleotides. Mention their functions