Periyar University 2008 B.Sc Biochemistry HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY - Question Paper

(For the candidates admitted form 2006-2007)

B.sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION,
OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2008.

5th Semester

Biochemistry

HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY

Time : Tree hours Maximum : 100 marks
PART A-( 10x2= 20 marks )

ans ALL the ques..

1. elaborate the parts of a respiratory system?
2. provide any 2 functions of lymph.
3. What is the composition of saliva?
4. What is bile?
5. describe cardiac cycle.
6. provide any properties of cardiac muscle.
7. What is the functional unit if the kidney?
8. What is spermatogenesis?
9. describe parturition.
10. describe para sympathetic nervous system.


PART B- (5 x4 =20 marks )

ans ALL the ques..

11. (a) elaborate the factors involved in blood coagulation?
Or
(b) provide the structure and functions of lymphatic systems.

12. (a) How is fat digested in the body?
Or
(b) elaborate the pancreatic enzymes involved in digestion? discuss.

13. (a) elaborate the events of the cardiac cycle?
Or
(b) discuss a normal ECG.

14. (a) provide the structure of the male reproductive system.
Or
(b) elaborate the hormones involved inmenstural cycle?Give their functions.

15. (a) describe a synapse. Draw and discuss its importance.
Or
(b) What is the importance of para sympathetic nervous system?


PART C-( five x12 =60 marks)

ans ALL the ques..

16. (a) discuss the mechanism of blood coagulation.
Or
(b) discuss the mechanism of respiration.

17. (a) provide the secretion, composition and functions of bile.
Or
(b) discuss gastric digestion. provide the functions of gastric juice.

18. (a) describe blood pressure. elaborate the factors governing blood pressure?
Or
(b) explain events of cardiac cycle.

19. (a) provide the structure and functions of glomerulus.
Or
(b) discuss in brief the formation of urine.

20. (a) Draw and discuss the structure and functions of male reproductive system.
Or
(b) provide the hormonal control of menstruation, pregnancy and lactation.

Earning:   Approval pending.