DEPARTMENT OF PHYSIOLOGY

SCHEDULE FOR SCM

SECOND INTERNAL EXAM TOPIC REVISION & EXAMINATION (5.12.22 - 14.1.23)

Topic Activity A Batch B Batch C Batch

1 i. Define erythropoiesis. List the different stages of erythropoiesis.
Describe the changes which take place in each stage and the factors 6-12-2022 6-12-2022 7-12-2022
necessary for erythropoiesis (10 marks) POGIL
ii. ABO blood group system / basis & inheritance of ABO blood
grouping/ ABO incompatibility (5 marks)
iii. Rh blood group system/ Haemolytic disease of the newborn /
erythroblastosis fetalis / Rh incompatibility (3 marks)
2 i. Define haemostasis. Enumerate the factors involved in blood 7-12-2022 7-12-2022 8-12-2022
coagulation. Describe the intrinsic & extrinsic mechanism of POGIL
coagulation. Add a note on 2 tests of haemostasis (10 marks)
ii. Bleeding disorders, haemophilia (3 marks)
iii. Anticoagulants (3 marks)
3 i. Define anemia. Classify anemia based on etiology (5 marks) 10-12-2022 9-12-2022 9-12-2022
ii. Pernicious anemia, iron deficiency anemia & Megaloblastic anemia (3 POGIL 10-12-2022
marks)
iii. Role of lymphocytes in immunity (3 marks)
iv. Complications or hazards of blood transfusion (3 marks)
4 i. Fibrinolysis (3 marks) 13-12-2022 13-12-2022 14-12-2022
ii. Plasma proteins (3 marks) POGIL
iii. Functions of Platelets (3 marks)
iv. Composition and functions of blood (3 marks)
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5 i. Draw a neat labelled diagram of neuromuscular junction (NMJ). 14-12-2022 14-12-2022 15-12-2022
Explain how an impulse is transmitted across the NMJ (neuromuscular
transmission). Add a note on NM blockers & Myasthenia gravis (10 POGIL
marks)
ii. Compare skeletal muscle, cardiac muscle and smooth muscle (3 marks)
iii. Properties of skeletal muscle (3 marks)
iv. Sarcomere (3 marks)
6 i. List the various changes taking place during muscular contraction and 17-12-2022 16-12-2022 16-12-2022
explain the molecular basis of muscle contraction. Add a note on rigor 17-12-2022
mortis (10 marks) POGIL
ii. Contractile elements of the muscle / Muscle proteins (3 marks)
iii. Excitation-contraction coupling (3/5 marks)
7 i. Explain the composition, functions and regulation of salivary secretion. POGIL 20-12-2022 20-12-2022 21-12-2022
(10 marks)
ii. Composition and functions of bile / Name bile salts and explain its
functions (3 marks)
iii. Functions of liver and gall bladder (3 marks)
iv. Jaundice (3 marks)
8 i. Explain the composition, functions and regulation of gastric juice POGIL 21-12-2022 21-12-2022 22-12-2022
secretion (10 marks)
ii. Mechanism of secretion of hydrochloric acid in stomach (3 marks)
iii. Peptic ulcer (3 marks)
9 i. Explain the composition, functions and regulation of pancreatic juice POGIL 24-12-2022 23-12-2022 23-12-2022
secretion (10/5 marks) 24-12-2022
ii. Deglutition (5 marks) / second stage of deglutition (3 marks)
iii. Functions of small & large intestine (3 marks)
10 i. Gastric emptying and factors affecting it. (3 marks) POGIL 27-12-2022 27-12-2022 28-12-2022
ii. Movements of small intestine. (3 marks)
iii. Peristalsis (3 marks)
iv. Defecation (3 marks)
11 i. What is the normal urine output per day? What are the different stages POGIL 28-12-2022 28-12-2022 29-12-2022
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 of urine formation? Explain the first step of urine the formation. (10
marks)
ii. Define GFR and give its normal value. Describe the factors affecting
GFR. Add a note on determination of GFR. (10 marks)
iii. Functions of kidney. (3 marks)
iv. Structure and functions of nephron. (3 marks)
11 i. Juxtaglomerular apparatus (JGA):-diagram and functions. (5marks) POGIL 31-12-2022 30-12-2022 30-12-2022
ii. Reabsorption of glucose in renal tubule. (3 marks) 31-12-2022
iii. Reabsorption of water in renal tubule. (3 marks)
iv. Countercurrent mechanism / formation of concentrated urine (5 marks)

12 i. Acidification of urine/ Role of kidney in regulation of pH of the blood. POGIL 3-1-2023 3-1-2023 4-1-2023
(5/3 marks)
ii. Functions of skin / Role of skin in regulation of body temperature. (3
marks)
iii. Innervations of urinary bladder & micturition reflex (2+3 marks)
13 i. Define cardiac cycle and mention its duration. Describe various events POGIL 4-1-2023 4-1-2023 5-1-2023
of cardiac cycle with pressure and volume changes in left ventricle. /
Describe hemodynamic events during cardiac cycle with suitable
pressure volume curves. (10 marks)
ii. Heart sounds/ Differences between 1 st and 2nd heart sounds (3 marks)

14 i. Give the definitions and normal values of cardiac output, stroke POGIL 7-1-2023 6-1-2023 6-1-2023
volume and cardiac index. Explain the factors regulating cardiac 7-1-2023
output. Add a note on 1 method of determination of cardiac output. (10
marks)
ii. Conducting system of heart. (3 marks)
15 i. Explain ECG with the help of a neat labelled diagram / ECG from POGIL 10-1-2023 10-1-2023 11-1-2023
standard limb lead II (3/5 marks)
ii. Arterial pulse (3 marks)
iii. Action potential & pacemaker potential (3 marks)
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 iv. Special features of coronary circulation. (3 marks)
16 i. Define arterial blood pressure and mention its normal value. Describe POGIL 11-1-2023 11-1-2023 12-1-2023
the nervous (short term) regulation of arterial blood pressure. Add a
note on hypertension. (10 marks)
ii. Long term regulation of arterial blood pressure / rennin-angiotensin-
aldosterone mechanism (5 marks)
17 i. Explain baroreceptor mechanism (Sinoaortic reflex) (5 marks) POGIL 14-1-2022 13-1-2023 13-1-2023
ii. Properties of cardiac muscle (3 marks) 14-1-2023
iii. JVP (3 marks)
iv. Determinants of BP (3 marks)
v. Effect of exercise on CVS (3 marks)

• Second internal theory & practical exam: 19.1.23 - 27.1.23

MODEL EXAM REVISION (30.1.23 - 22.2.23)

Previous year KUHS question paper discussion & examination

Topic A Batch B Batch C Batch

1 July 2022 question paper 31-1-2022 31-1-2022 1-2-2022
2 Jan 2022 question paper 1-2-2022 1-2-2022 2-2-2022
3 Sept 2021 question paper 4-2-2022 3-2-2022 3-2-2022
4-2-2022
4 Jan 2021 question paper 7-2-2022 7-2-2022 8-2-2022
5 Jan 2020 question paper 8-2-2022 7-2-2022 9-2-2022
6 July 2019 question paper 11-2-2022 8-2-2022 10-2-2022
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7 Jan 2019 question paper 14-2-2022 10-2-2022 15-2-2022
8 July 2018 question paper 15-2-2022 14-2-2022 16-2-2022
9 Feb 2018 question paper 15-2-2022 14-2-2022 17-2-2022
18-2-2022
10 Feb 2017 question paper 18-2-2022 15-2-2022 22-2-2022
11 Aug 2011 question paper 18-2-2022 17-2-2022 23-2-2022
12 Feb 2016 question paper 21-2-2022 21-2-2022 24-2-2022
25-2-2022
13 Aug 2016 question paper 21-2-2022 21-2-2022
14 Feb 2015 question paper 22-2-2022 22-2-2022
15 Aug 2015 question paper 22-2-2022 22-2-2022

• Model exam theory & practical exam: 27.2.23 - 8.3.23

• Study leave: 9thMarch onwards
• Tentative university exam date: 10th April 2023

DEPT.PHYSIOLOGY