Download NTRUHS (Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences) MD/MS (Doctor of Medicine/ Master of Surgery) PG 2013 April Paper III 150 NR Biochemistry Previous Question Papers
M.D. DEGREE EXAMINATION ? APRIL, 2013
BIOCHEMISTRY
Paper-III : Hormones and Nutrition
Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks:100
Note: Answer all questions
All questions carry equal marks
WRITE SHORT ESSAYS ON THE FOLLOWING:
1. Discuss the source, RDA, biochemical functions and deficiency of
Vitamin A.
2. Discuss in detail causes and biochemical investigation of iron status in the
body.
3. Discuss sources, chemistry and metabolic functions of Vitamin D. Explain
the hormonal regulation of serum calcium levels.
4. Write briefly on:
A) Balanced diet
B) Malabsorption syndrome
5. A 14 year old girl was brought to the casualty with altered sensorium and
a history of significant weight loss in the last 4 months, increased thirst
and increased urination. On examination patient was found to be
dehydrated and drowsy. Biochemical investigations revealed random
blood glucose ? 600 mg /dI, urine ketones present, urine sugar
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, blood
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7.2
A) What is the probable diagnosis? Explain the biochemical and metabolic
basis for the clinical and lab findings.
b) Describe the role of insulin in the regulation of blood glucose levels.
6. Discuss the functions and associated disorders of catecholamines.
7. Discuss the biochemical functions and metabolism and associated
disorders of:
A) Magnesium
B) Iodine
8. Justify the dietary requirement of Selenium. How is Selenocysteine
synthesized in the body?
9. Describe with the help of a diagram, the hormonal changes during normal
pregnancy.
10. Nutritional assessment of dietary protein.
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