FIRST YEAR B.D.S. DEGREE EXAMINATION
PAPER II GENERAL HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY
Q.P. Code: 544169
Time Three Hours Maximum 70 marks
Answer All Questions
Draw Suitable diagrams wherever necessary
Answer section A and B in Separate Answer Books
SECTION A
(GENERAL HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY)
I. Elaborate on: x 10 10)
1. Enumerate the hormones secreted by the thyroid gland.
Describe the actions and regulation of secretion of thyroxine.
II. Write notes on x 5 25)
1. Anticoagulants.
2. Conducting system of heart.
3. Formation and functions of CSF.
4. Composition and functions of Surfactant.
5. Oral Contraceptives.
SECTION B
(BIOCHEMISTRY)
I. Elaborate on: x 10 10)
1. What is the normal blood glucose level?
Describe the hormonal regulation of blood sugar level and give the three features of
Diabetes mellitus.
II. Write notes on x 5 25)
1. Essential fatty acids.
2. Phenyl ketonuria.
3. Role of fluoride in dental health.
4. Niacin.
5. Classify mutations with examples.