LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034
M.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION - BIOMED.INSTRUMENTATION SC.
THIRD SEMESTER – NOVEMBER 2012
BI 3809 - HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY
Date : 01/11/2012
Time : 9:00 - 12:00
Dept. No.
Max. : 100 Marks
Section - A
Answer ALL of the following:
1. Write a note on ECG.
2. What is GLUT?
3. Explain dialysis.
4. Describe the structure of the stomach.
5. What is myocardial infarction?
6. Enumerate the factors affecting blood pressure.
7. List the parts of ear.
8. Describe the structure of retina.
9. What are catecholamines?
10. Define a receptor.
10×2= 20
Section- B
Answer any FOUR of the following:
4 x10 = 40
11. Describe membrane transport mechanisms.
12. How are carbohydrates, proteins and lipids absorbed?
13. Describe cardiac cycle.
14. Explain the morphology, role and diseases of the blood brain barrier.
15. Write about functions and disorders of any 4 pituitary hormones.
16. What are the organs of the respiratory system? Explain the process of respiration.
Section-C
Answer any TWO of the following:
2 x 20 = 40
17. Discuss the anatomy of skeletal muscle with appropriate diagrams and write about the mechanism
of muscle contraction.
18. Describe the anatomy of kidney and the mechanism of urine formation.
19. Explain in detail (a) image forming mechanisms of the eye and
(b) any two neurodegenerative diseases.
20. Explain
(a) production, functions and disorders of the thyroid hormones and
(b) pathophysiology and control of diabetes mellitus .
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