M.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION, NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2017.
Third Semester
Biochemistry
Paper III NUTRITIONAL AND CLINICAL BIOCHEMISTRY
2 20333 AA
Time 3 Hours Max. Marks 70
SECTION — A
Answer any FIVE questions. 6 30 Marks)
1. Malnutrition.
2. Functions of food.
3. Mixed acidosis.
4. Respiratory acidosis.
5. Enterohepatic circulation.
6. Creatine kinase.
7. Ascitic fluid.
8. Antherosclerosis.
SECTION — B
Answer ALL questions. 10 40 Marks)
9. Describe the interrelationship between Nutrition and Health.
Or
Describe the role of fibres in human Nutrition.
10. Write an account on Automation in clinical laboratory.
Or
Describe the tests used to evaluate acid base status of blood and their
significance.

11. Describe the functions of Liver metabolism.
Or
Write an account on clinical applications of plasma enzymes in liver and
muscle diseases.
12. Describe the chemistry, composition and functions of lymph.
Or
Describe the chemistry of Diabetes mellitus.
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