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Physiology question paper for Students taking first course in physiology at UG level

Note : Question 1 is compulsory .Attempt any four from the rest .

1 Which of these is not a function of the liver in adults?

a. produce bile d. produce urea

b. detoxify alcohol e. make red blood cells

c. store glucose

2. The large intestine

a. digests all types of food.

b. is the longest part of the intestinal

tract.

c. absorbs water.

d. is connected to the stomach.

e. is subject to hepatitis

.

3 Two enzymes involved in the digestion of protein are

a. salivary amylase and lipase.

b. trypsin and hydrochloric acid.

c. pancreatic amylase and trypsin.

d. pepsin and trypsin

4.Blood flowing to the lungs leaves the heart via the _______________ and returns to

the heart

via the _______________.

a. aorta; superior vena cava

b. superior vena cava; aorta

c. pulmonary arteries; pulmonary veins

d. aorta; pulmonary veins

5 Which organ excretes bile pigments?

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a. kidney

b. large intestine

c. liver

d. All of these are correct.

6.Tubular secretion occurs at

a. the glomerular capsule.

b. the proximal convoluted tubule.

c. the loop of the nephron.

d. the distal convoluted tubule.

7 Which of these best describes the limbic system?

a. a system that involves reasoning

b. a system that involves emotions

c. a system that involves memories

d. all of these

8. The adrenal glands are

a. at the base of the brain.

b. on the trachea.

c. on the kidney.

d. beneath the stomach.

9 A simple goiter is caused by

a. too much salt in the diet.

b. too little iodine in the diet.

c. too many sweets in the diet.

d. too much iodine in the diet

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10 The anterior pituitary stimulates the

a. thyroid.

b. adrenal cortex.

c. adrenal medulla.

d. pancreas.

e. Both a and b are correct.

Q.2 A Label the diagrams A and B 4

B Enlist various parts of brain and describe their functions in brief 6

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Q.3 A Describe the course of circulation of blood in heart and cardiac cycle 4

B Describe the process of urine formation 4

C Explain the causes and prevention of Emphysema 2

Q.4A Describe the physiological functions and effects of hypo and hyper secretion ofany

two anterior pituitary gland hormones 6

B Write a short note on effects of Insulin and glucagon 4

Q.5A Explain in brief (any two ) 6

1 Digestion of food in stomach 2. types of WBC 3 ECG 4

Haemodialysis .

Q.5B Explain the exchange of gases at respiratory surface 4

Q.6A Describe various parts of female reproductive system and their functions in

brief 6

B Explain menstrual cycle in brief

4

Q.7 Explain in brief (any five )

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1. Role of hormones in digestion

2. hypertension

3 Structure of tooth

4 Constitution of urine

5 Effects of testosterone and Estrogen

6 Draw a Labelled diagram of eye

7 Bronchitis