Download DNB 2016 Dec PHYSIOLOGY PAPER 1 Question Paper

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FINAL EXAM NATIONAL BOARD OF EXAMINATIONS

DECEMBER 2016

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PHYSIOLOGY

PAPER - I

PHY/D/16/36/I

Time : 3 hours

Max. Marks :100

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Important instructions:

• Attempt all questions in order.
• Each question carries 10 marks.
• Read the question carefully and answer to the point neatly and legibly.
• Do not leave any blank pages between two answers.

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• Indicate the question number correctly for the answer in the margin space.
• Answer all the parts of a single question together.
• Start the answer to a question on a fresh page or leave adequate space between two answers.
• Draw table/diagrams/flowcharts wherever appropriate.

Write short notes on:

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1. a) Define Fick's law of diffusion. 2+(4+4)
   b) Movement of ions across a semipermeable membrane and the factors affecting the movement of ions.
2. a) Explain the physiological basis of blood transfusion. 3+3+2+2
   b) List and briefly describe the tests that should be performed to ensure safe blood transfusion.
   c) Enumerate the precautions that should be followed during blood transfusion.
   

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   d) Define autologous blood transfusion.
3. Function of membrane proteins in signal transduction. 10
4. Explain the mechanisms that help in maintaining the pH of the body within a narrow range. 10
5. a) Define cell adhesion molecules. 2+(4+4)
   b) Classify cell adhesion molecules and their role during embryonic development.

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6. a) Define immunity and list the various types of immunity. 2+4+4
   b) With the help of a schematic diagram, explain the stages of humoral immunity.
7. a) With the help of a suitable diagram outline the micturition reflex. 4+4+2
   b) Its facilitation and inhibition by the brain.
   c) What is atonic bladder?

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8. a) Fate of RBCs in the body. 4+4+2
   b) Classify jaundice and list the salient features of each.
   c) Physiological jaundice.
9. a) Define Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs). 2+4+4
   b) Process of formulation of RDAs.
   

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   c) Role of trace elements in diet.
10. a) Define Meta analysis and its role in Medical research. 5+5
    b) Differentiate between case control and randomized control studies.

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