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Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences

M.D. Degree Examination - October 2010

[Time: 3 Hours] [Max. Marks: 100]

PHYSIOLOGY
GENERAL PHSYIOLOGY, BIOPOTENTIALS,
TRANSPORT SYSTEM - PAPER – I

Q.P. CODE : 7411

Your answers should be specific to the questions asked.
Draw neat labeled diagrams wherever necessary. Answer all questions

LONG ESSAY 2 X 20 = 40 Marks

1. Describe how the chemical messengers in the milieu interior bring about intracellular changes?

2. Describe the various body fluid compartments. What are their relative sizes? How do you
measure the volume of interstitial fluid?

SHORT ESSAY 6 X 10 = 60 Marks

3. Calmodulin and its functional importance

4. Explain the role of ‘G’ proteins

5. Define resting membrane potential. How is it established? How do you measure it?

6. Banting and best

7. Compare and contrast a Symport with an Antiport

8. Describe the lonic basis of action potential

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Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences

M.D. Degree Examination - October 2010

[Time: 3 Hours] [Max. Marks: 100]

PHYSIOLOGY
PAPER – II

Q.P. CODE : 7412

Your answers should be specific to the questions asked.
Draw neat labeled diagrams wherever necessary. Answer all questions

LONG ESSAY 2 X 20 = 40 Marks

1. Describe the mechanism of blood coagulation. Add a note on bleeding disorders

2. Describe the role of nervous system in rapid control of arterial pressure

SHORT ESSAY 6 X 10 = 60 Marks

3. Movements of intestine and its importance

4. Describe the nerve supply to urinary bladder. Add a note on Micturition reflex

5. Sleep apnea

6. Chemical regulation of respiration

7. Describe how coronary blood flow is controlled

8. Functions of loop of henle

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Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences

M.D. Degree Examination –October 2010

[Time: 3 Hours] [Max. Marks: 100]

PHYSIOLOGY
PAPER – III

Q.P. CODE : 7413

Your answers should be specific to the questions asked.
Draw neat labeled diagrams wherever necessary. Answer all questions

LONG ESSAY 2 X 20 = 40 Marks

1. Describe the parts of brain concerned with fear and rage. Describe Sham rage.

2. Describe the role of hypothalamus as an endocrine gland and its role on the Pituitary Gland.

SHORT ESSAY 6 X 10 = 60 Marks

3. Explain muscle spindles with a diagram. Describe its role in maintain muscle tone.

4. Describe the features of sensory coding.

5. Describe the Neural circuit of basal ganglia. Explain the mechanism of hypokinetic and
Hyperkinetic disorders related to basal ganglia disease.
6. Describe the adrenal medullary hormones. Compare their physiological actions.

7. Describe the role of various hormones in calcium metabolism.

8. Describe the waveforms of an EEG. Mention its clinical applications.

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Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences

M.D. Degree Examination – October 2010

[Time: 3 Hours] [Max. Marks: 100]

PHYSIOLOGY
PAPER – IV

Q.P. CODE : 7414

Your answers should be specific to the questions asked.
Draw neat labeled diagrams wherever necessary. Answer all questions

LONG ESSAY 2 X 20 = 40 Marks

1. What are the basic functions of the inner and outer hair cells in the Organ on Corti? Trace the
auditory pathway from the ear to the cortex. List the theories of hearing.
2. Describe the systemic adaptations that occur during Pregnancy. Add a Note on Gestational
Diabetes.

SHORT ESSAY 6 X 10 = 60 Marks

3. List the tests of ovulation. Describe the interpretation of each on physiological basis.

4. Describe the composition of semen. Describe the causes of infertility. Add a note on male
contraception.
5. Describe the basic features of the neural elements in the olfactory epithelium and olfactory
bulb. Outline the olfactory pathway.
6. Describe the role of semicircular canals. Utricles and saccules in detecting rotational and liner
acceleration.
7. Describe the role of transdental meditation on behavior.

8. Mention the stages of spermatogenesis and its hormonal regulation. Add a note on Blood Testis
Barrier.

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Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences

M.D. Degree Examination - October 2010

[Time: 3 Hours] [Max. Marks: 100]

PHYSIOLOGY
GENERAL PHSYIOLOGY, BIOPOTENTIALS,
TRANSPORT SYSTEM - PAPER – I (RS)

Q.P. CODE : 7415

Your answers should be specific to the questions asked.
Draw neat labeled diagrams wherever necessary. Answer all questions

LONG ESSAY 2 X 20 = 40 Marks

1. Discuss the theories of aging. List the physiological changes in geriatric age gropus

2. Discuss the various transport mechanisms across cell membrane

SHORT ESSAY 6 X 10 = 60 Marks

3. Describe the control of NaCl concentration in ECF

4. Cell adhesion molecules

5. Compare the electrical activity across skeletal, smooth & cardiac muscle cell

6. Role of cyclic GMP in cell function

7. Peroxisomes

8. Explain the relationship between diameter of blood vessels and blood flow with the help of
poiseuille - Hagen formula

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Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences

M.D. Degree Examination - October 2010

[Time: 3 Hours] [Max. Marks: 100]

PHYSIOLOGY
PAPER – II (RS)

Q.P. CODE : 7416

Your answers should be specific to the questions asked.
Draw neat labeled diagrams wherever necessary. Answer all questions

LONG ESSAY 2 X 20 = 40 Marks

1. Discuss the role of neutrophils in body’s defence mechanism

2. Discuss the chemical control of breathing

SHORT ESSAY 6 X 10 = 60 Marks

3. Explain the factors affecting degree and duration of exercise

4. Heart –Lung preparation

5. Regulation of glomerular filtration rate

6. Mechanism of fibrinolysis

7. Mechanism and regulation of pancreatic secretion

8. Response of baroreceptors to decreased blood pressure

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Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences

M.D. Degree Examination – October 2010

[Time: 3 Hours] [Max. Marks: 100]

PHYSIOLOGY
PAPER – III (RS)

Q.P. CODE : 7417

Your answers should be specific to the questions asked.
Draw neat labeled diagrams wherever necessary. Answer all questions

LONG ESSAY 2 X 20 = 40 Marks

1. Discuss the statement HYPOTHALMUS HELPS IN EMOTIONAL EXTERIORISATION OF THE
EFFECTIVE Behavior
2. Describe the connections and functions of BASAL GANGLIA and discuss the patho – physiology
of the characteristic features of the parkinsonian syndrome

SHORT ESSAY 6 X 10 = 60 Marks

3. Describe the role of hypothalamus as a target for anti – fertility agents

4. Discuss the energy system used in various types of sports and explain the role of athletic
training in muscles and muscular performance
5. Discuss the functional importance of adrenal cortex

6. Give an account of the connections and functions of prefrontal lobe

7. Explain physiological role of Goldman katz equation for diffusion potential

8. What constitutes sarcotubular system of the muscle fibrils? Discuss its role in muscular
excitation and contraction

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Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences

M.D. Degree Examination – October 2010

[Time: 3 Hours] [Max. Marks: 100]

PHYSIOLOGY
PAPER – IV (RS)

Q.P. CODE : 7418

Your answers should be specific to the questions asked.
Draw neat labeled diagrams wherever necessary. Answer all questions

LONG ESSAY 2 X 20 = 40 Marks

1. What is acuity of vision? Describe the visual pathway with the help of a diagram. What is the
effect of lesion at the optic chiasma
2. Define contraception. Discuss the latest techniques of barrier and hormonal contraceptive
methods in females, their advantages and disadvantages

SHORT ESSAY 6 X 10 = 60 Marks

3. Discuss the photochemistry of color vision

4. Discuss in detail the endocochlear potentials

5. Describe the changes that occur during the ovarian and uterine or endometrial cycles

6. Neuroendocrine control of puberty

7. Aberrant sexual differentiation

8. Alzheimer’s disease

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