FIRST YEAR B.D.S. DEGREE EXAMINATION
PAPER II GENERAL HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY
Q.P. Code 544169
Time Three Hours Maximum 70 Marks
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. Define Blood pressure? Describe the factors maintaining blood pressure
and add a note on short term regulation of arterial blood pressure?
II. Write Notes on: x 5 25)
1. Factors affecting GFR.
2. Actions of glucocorticoids.
3. Pupillary light reflex.
4. Functions of thalamus.
5. Rh Incompatibility.
SECTION B
(BIOCHEMISTRY)
I. Elaborate on: x 10 10)
1. Describe in detail the chemistry, sources, requirements, metabolic functions
and deficiency manifestations of Vitamin C.
II. Write Notes on: x 5 25)
1. Glucose Tolerance Test (GTT).
2. Enzymes of clinical significance.
3. Dietary fibres and their role in human nutrition.
4. Structure and function of transfer RNA.
5. Renal function tests.