FIRST B.D.S. DEGREE EXAMINATION
GENERAL HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY
Q. P. Code 544169
Time Three hours Maximum: 100 Marks
Answer ALL questions
Answer Section A and B in Separate Answer Books
SECTION A
(HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY)
I. Essay Questions: x 20 20)
1. Name the Respiratory centres. Explain the Neural and Chemical regulation of
Respiration.
II. Write Short notes on x 6 30)
1. Functions of Blood.
2. Cardiac Output.
3. Cretinism.
4. Functions of Placenta.
5. Functions of Kidney.
SECTION B
(BIOCHEMISTRY)
I. Essay Questions: x 20 20)
1. Describe in detail the chemistry, sources, RDA, metabolic role deficiency
manifestations of folic acid in the human body.
II. Write Short notes on x 6 30)
1. Biochemical Role of Vitamin K its deficiency manifestations.
2. Glucose tolerance test.
3. Pathway of Gluconeogenesis from amino acids.
4. Dietary fibres and their role in human nutrition.
5. Classify Mutations with examples.