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Download RGUHS Bsc Nursing 1st Year 1677 Physiology And Biochemistry Mar 2008 Question Paper

Download RGUHS (Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences) B.Sc Nursing (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) 1st Year 1677 Physiology And Biochemistry Mar 2008 Previous Year Question Paper

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1677_2008_1_S42
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka
First year B.Sc. (Nursing - Basic) Degree Examination ? March / April 2008
Time: Three Hours

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Max. Marks: 80 Marks
PHYSIOLOGY & BIOCHEMISTRY - (Revised Scheme)
Q.P. CODE: 1677 & 1678
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: 1677 ? Section A ? PHYSIOLOGY (40 Marks)

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

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Explain intrinsic and extrinsic mechanism of blood clotting
2.
Draw a neat diagram of Neuro muscular junction and label its parts and explain the mechanism
of transmission of nerve impulse across it
SHORT ESSAYS (Answer any Four)

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4 x 5 = 20 Marks
3.
Mention the names of endocrine glands present in the body and the hormones secreted by them
4.
Mention the different types of special senses present in the body and the receptors that detect

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them
5.
What are the different functions of the kidney and draw a neat diagram of nephron and label its
parts
6.

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Mention the functions of saliva
7.
Mention the actions of testosterone
SHORT ANSWERS
5 x 2 = 10 Marks

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8.
Mention any four family planning methods
9.
Define cardiac output and what is the normal cardiac output
10. Name the muscles of inspiration

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11. Mention any two parts of the brain and its functions
12. What is mitosis and meiosis? Where does it takes place?

Q.P. Code: 1678 ? Section B ? BIOCHEMISTRY (40 Marks)
Use separate answer book

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LONG ESSAYS (Answer any One)
1 x 10 = 10 Marks
1.
Enumerate the ketone bodies. How are they formed? Give the causes for Ketosis
2.

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Describe the formation & fate of lactic acid in the body
SHORT ESSAYS (Answer any Four)
4 x 5 = 20 Marks
3.
Outline the importance of the amino acid ? Glutamic acid

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4.
What are plasma proteins? Give their functions
5.
Biochemical role of thiamine
6.

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Role of kidney in acid base balance
7.
Metabolic acidosis
SHORT ANSWERS
5 x 2 = 10 Marks

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8.
Clinical utility of the enzymes alkaline phosphatase & acid phosphatase
9.
Night blindness ? cause and prevention
10. Name two antioxidants

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11. Coenzyme forms of pantothenic acid and riboflavin
12. Protein energy malnutrition
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