LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034
M.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION – BIO MED. INSTRUM. SCIENCE
THIRD SEMESTER – NOVEMBER 2010
BI 3809 - HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY
Date : 29-10-10
Time : 9:00 - 12:00
Dept. No.
Max. : 100 Marks
Section-A
Answer all the questions
(10x2=20)
1. Write the important characteristics of EMG waves.
2. What are channel blockers?
3. Derive Nernst equation.
4. Define lipid solubility.
5. Distinguish between tidal volume and residual volume.
6. What are the characteristics of reflex arc?
7. Name some diseases of muscular system indicating their symptoms.
8. Write the method of recording electrical activities retina.
9. What is called as digestive peristalsis?
10. Write any two thyroid function tests.
Section-B
Answer any four questions
(4x10=40)
11. Draw and explain vector cardiogram.
12. Explain cell membrane diffusion with reference to transport of ions.
13. Describe the anatomy of respiratory tract and add a note on pulmonary circulation.
14. Explain the physiology of carbohydrate digestion.
15. Describe the structure and relate the function of cerebral cortex and spinal cord.
16. Explain the biosynthesis of oestrogen and comment on its role in reproduction.
Section-C
Answer any two questions
(2x20=40)
17. Give a detailed account on the ultrastructure of nephron and the mechanism of urine formation.
18. Explain the structure of human eye and write the principle involved in image formation.
19. Describe the organization of skeletal muscles and add a note on the physiology of muscle
contraction.
20. Explain any 5 cardiovascular diseases, their symptoms and diagnosis.
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