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Download RGUHS Bsc Nursing 1st Year 1652 Physiology And Biochemistry Sept 2008 Question Paper

Download RGUHS (Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences) B.Sc Nursing (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) 1st Year 1652 Physiology And Biochemistry Sept 2008 Previous Year Question Paper

This post was last modified on 26 November 2025

1652_2008_2_S41
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka
First year B.Sc. (Nursing - Basic) Degree Examination ? Sept / Oct 2008
Time: Three Hours

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Max. Marks: 80 Marks
PHYSIOLOGY & BIOCHEMISTRY - (Old Scheme)
Q.P. CODE: 1652 & 1653
Your answers should be specific to the questions asked. Draw neat labeled diagrams wherever necessary
Use separate answer books for section A and section B

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Q.P. Code: 1652 ? Section A ? PHYSIOLOGY (40 Marks)

LONG ESSAYS (Answer any One)
1 x 10 = 10 Marks
1.

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Describe erythropoiesis. What are the factors affecting erythropoiesis?
2.
Describe the composition and functions of saliva
SHORT ESSAYS (Answer any Four)
4 x 5 = 20 Marks

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3.
Describe the classical ABO blood groups
4.
Explain the functions of Aldosterone
5.

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List the hormonal contraceptives for female and give the mechanism of action
6.
Explain the functions of large intestine
7.
List the different lung volumes with their normal values and significance

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SHORT ANSWERS
5 x 2 = 10 Marks
8.
Explain the errors of refraction of eye
9.

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List the functions of cerebellum
10. What are the functions of platelets?
11. Classify reflexes by giving examples in each types
12. Define vital capacity. Give the normal value and factors affecting vital capacity

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Q.P. Code: 1653 ? Section B ? BIOCHEMISTRY (40 Marks)
Use separate answer book
LONG ESSAYS (Answer any One)
1 x 10 = 10 Marks
1.

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Give an account of the dietary sources, activation, biochemical functions, daily requirement and
deficiency manifestations of vitamin D
2.
Describe the metabolism of Glycogen
SHORT ESSAYS (Answer any Four)

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4 x 5 = 20 Marks
3.
Van Den Bergh reaction and its significance
4.
Role of insulin

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5.
Digestion and absorption of carbohydrates
6.
Functions of phospholipids
7.

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Structure of DNA
SHORT ANSWERS
5 x 2 = 10 Marks
8.
Disaccharides

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9.
Biuret test
10. Free and total acid of gastric juice
11. Name two aromatic amino acids and two aliphatic amino acids
12. Renal glycosuria

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