FEBRUARY 2018 Sub. Code: 2402
BACHELOR IN PROSTHETICS ORTHOTICS
FIRST YEAR
PAPER II PHYSIOLOGY
Q.P. Code: 802402
Time: Three hours Maximum 100 Marks
Answer All questions
I. Elaborate on: x 10 30)
1. List the different White blood cells present in the blood and list the functions of
each cell. What is meant by the term immunity?
2. Anatomy of a neuron with a labeled diagram of a neuron. What is meant by the
term Resting Membrane Potential?
3. With a help of a diagram, describe the different lung volumes and capacities.
II. Write notes on: x 5 40)
1. With the help of a diagram, describe the normal ECG.
2. Describe the secretion and functions of insulin. Add a note on diabetes mellitus.
3. Describe the micturition reflex.
4. Describe how a nerve impulse is conducted across the neuro muscular junction.
5. Define the term cardiac output. What are the factors that affect cardiac output?
6. List the different ascending tracts in the body. Describe the pathway for pain.
7. List the various organelles in the cell and write down one function of each.
8. What is the normal blood pressure? What are the factors that affect blood
pressure? Add a note on hypertension.
III. Short answers on: (10 x 3 30)
1. Describe the structure of skin.
2. List the different transport mechanisms across the cell membrane.
3. List some common plasma proteins and their functions.
4. List the functions of platelets.
5. List the actions of glucagon.
6. Describe the structure of smooth muscle. Where is it found in the body?
7. What is a cystometrogram?
8. What is meant by the term hypoxia? List two conditions when hypoxia can be
seen.
9. What is meant by muscle fatigue? What are its possible causes?
10. Define the terms apnoea and tachypnoea.