FIRST B.D.S DEGREE EXAMINATION
(Regulations for the candidates admitted from 2008-09 onwards)
Paper II GENERAL HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY
Q.P. Code: 544169
Time: Three hours Maximum: 70 Marks
Answer Section A B in SEPARATE Answer Books.
ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS
SECTION A
(HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY)
I. Essay: 1 x 15 15 Marks
1. Describe the structure of neuromuscular junction with the help of a diagram
and explain the mechanism of transmission of nerve impulse across it.
II. Write Short Notes On: 3X 5 15 Marks
1. Functions of plasma proteins.
2. Milk ejection reflex.
3. Surfactant.
III. Short Answers questions: 3X 2 6 Marks
1. Two functions of kidney.
2. Two functions of synapse.
3. Two functions of gall bladder.
SECTION B
(BIOCHEMISTRY)
I. Essay: 1 x 15 15 Marks
1. Describe the biochemical functions, dietry requirement, sources and
metabolism of calcium.
II. Write Short Notes On: 3X 5 15 Marks
1. Glycogen storage diseases.
2. Specialised products from tyrosine.
3. Ketogenesis.
III. Short Answers questions: 2X 2 4 Marks
1. Lipotropic factors.
2. Scurvy.