Master of Science I (Zoology)Examination: Oct Nov 2016
Semester II (New CBCS)
SLR No. Day
Date Time Subject Name Paper No. Seat No.
SLR SN
727
Thursday
24/11/2016
10.30 AM
to
01.00 PM
Environmental
Physiology
C
VIII
Instructions: Q.1, 2 6 are compulsory.
Answer any two questions from Q.3, 4 5
Total Marks: 70
Q.1 Multiple choice questions (per question 2 marks) 14
The stage in which the biological processes is used to purify water in a waste
water treatment plants is called
Secondary sewage treatment Primary sewage treatment
Wastewater reduction Biochemical reduction
How the biological oxygen demand gets affected with the increased presence
of organic matter in water?
The oxygen demand increases The oxygen demand decreases
The oxygen demand remains
unchanged
None of the above
The depletion in the Ozone layer is caused by
nitrous oxide carbon dioxide
chlorofluorocarbons methane
Which of the following is not as a consequence of global warming?
rising sea level increased agricultural productivity
worldwide
worsening health effects increased storm frequency and
intensity
The prime health risks associated with greater UV radiation through the
atmosphere due to depletion of stratospheric Ozone?
Damage to digestive system Increased liver cancer
Neurological disorder Increased skin cancer
An indigestible carbohydrate such as cellulose that stimulates peristalsis in the
intestine.
Protein Fiber
Vitamins Fats
What does the liver do when blood glucose levels are particularly high?
release a large quantity of bile to break up glucose molecules
removing glucose from the bloodstream to prevent damage to the immune
system, kidneys, eyes and heart
begin to store glucose in small sacks located inside the pancreas and gall
bladder
All the above
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Q.2 Write an account on structure of heart. 14
Q.3 Answer the following:
Causes of stress 07
BMR 07
Q.4 Explain the following:
Waste elimination in respiration 05
Physiological response to stress 05
Environmental stress due to toxins 04
Q.5 Explain in short:
ECG 07
Exchange of gases in respiration 07
Q.6 Write short notes on any Four of the following: 14
Effects of occupational stress
Levels of adaptation
Industrial health hazards
Digestion in mammals
Space physiology
Organ system adaptation