M.D.S-M.D.S 1st Year Paper II – Applied General & Oral Physiology Including Nutrition (Kerala University of Health Sciences-2013)

Q.P.Code:192250 Reg. No.:…………………
M.D.S. Part I Degree Examinations, June 2013
(2012 Scheme)
Paper II – Applied General & Oral Physiology Including Nutrition and
Pharmacology
Time : 3 hrs Max marks : 100
• Answer all questions.
• Illustrate your answers with relevant neatly labeled diagrams / tables / graphs
wherever necessary.
Essay: (2x20=40)
1. Describe the pathway for pain. Explain the physiological basis of pain. Add a note on
referred pain with suitable examples. (10+6+2+2=20)
2. What is arterial pressure and what is the normal value in humans. Discuss the factors
regulating blood pressure. Add a note on the physiologic responses to moderate
hemorrhage (2+2+8+8=20)
Short essay: (6x10=60)
3. Deglutition
4. Functions of platelets
5. Trace elements
6. Dentifrices
7. Vitamin D
8. Adverse effects of glucocorticoids
*********