Aug 2019

(Year I)
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (Nursing)
(Anatomy and Physiology)
Full Marks: 75 Pass Marks: 38
Time: 3 Hours
(PART: A-OBJECTIVE)
(Marks: 25)

The figures in the margin indicate full marks for the questions
SECTION - A
(Marks: 10)

1. Choose the correct answer from the following: 1x5=5

a) The diaphragm separates the:
i. thoracic and abdominal cavities
ii. cranial and spinal cavities
iii. abdominal and pelvic cavities
iv. thoracic and pelvic cavities

b) The red bone marrow produces:

i. RBCs only
ii. RBCs and WBCs only
iii. RBCs and platelets only
iv. all the types of blood cells

c) One function of the hormone LH is to:

i. cause rupture of the corpus luteum
ii. cause a graafian follicle to secrete progesterone
iii. cause rupture of a graafian follicle
iv. cause the corpus luteum to become a follicle

d) The renal pyramids make up the:

i. renal cortex
ii. renal pelvis
iii. renal medulla
iv. renal fascia

e) The visual receptors that detect colors are the:

i. rhodopsins
ii. optic discs
iii. cones
iv. rods
2. Fill in the blanks: 1x5=5
a) The _____________________ initiates each heartbeat.
b) The pairs of salivary glands below the floor of the mouth are ________________ .
c) The malleus, incus, and stapes are within the _____________bone.
d) Prolactin is secreted by _________________ gland.
e) Stratum ________________, produces new epidermal cells

SECTION – B
(Marks: 15)
3. Write briefly on any five of the following: 3x5=15
a) Cerebrospinal fluid
b) Conducting system of the heart
c) Reproduction of cells
d) Gas Exchange in lungs
e) Digestion in stomach
f) Layers of the uterus
g) Types of joints
(PART: B-DESCRIPTIVE)
(Marks: 50)

The figures in the margin indicate full marks for the questions
SECTION – A
(Anatomy)
Answer Question No. 1 (which is compulsory) and any 1 (one) from the rest

1. Answer the following:

a) Enumerate the parts of respiratory system (5)
b) write in detail about the Lung with the help of a diagram (10)
2. Write short notes on any 2 (two) of the following: (2x5=10)
a) Liver
b) Testis
c) Thyroid gland
d) Microscopic structure of kidneys
3. Write short notes on any 2 (two) of the following: (2x5=10)
a) Layers of the uterus
b) Cranial Nerves
c) Structure of long bone
d) Blood supply of brain

SECTION – B
(Physiology)
Answer Question No. 4 (which is compulsory) and any 1 (one) from the rest
4. Answer the following:
a) Define blood pressure? (2)
b) What is the normal value of blood pressure? (1)
 c) Mention and discuss in brief the various factors which influence blood pressure. (12)

5. Write short notes on any 2(two) of the following: ( 2x5=10)

a) Coagulation of blood
b) Cardiac Cycle
c) Menstrual cycle
d) Neural regulation of respiration

6. Write short notes on any 2(two) of the following: (2x5=10)

a) Physiology of hearing
b) Sliding filament theory
c) Reflex action
d) Classification of immunity