HSC/III/09 Student's Copy
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Pre-CBCS
3rd Semester
HOME SCIENCE
Physiology
Full Marks 55
Time 2½ hours
PART A—OBJECTIVE
Marks 20
The figures in the margin indicate full marks for the questions
SECTION—A
Marks 5
Tick the correct answer in the brackets provided 1×5=5
1. Normal blood pressure in man is
110/70
120/80
120/70
130/80
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2. Bile is essential for the absorption of
carbohydrates
proteins
fats
nucleic acid
3. Oxygen in blood is carried by
WBCs
RBCs
platelets
monocytes
4. The ion that plays important role in muscle contraction is
Ca
Mg
Na

5. Which of the following hormones decreases blood glucose level?
Glucagon
Oxytocin
Insulin
Thyroxine
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SECTION—B
Marks 15
Write notes on the following 3×5=15
1. Blood group
2. Role of saliva in digestion
3. Menopause
4. Synapse
5. Thyroid hormone
PART B—DESCRIPTIVE
Marks 35
The figures in the margin indicate full marks for the questions
Answer all questions
1. Write a detailed account of compositions and functions of blood.
OR
Write notes on the following 3½+3½=7
Blood transfusion
Cardiac cycle
2. Explain, with a suitable diagram, the anatomy of gastro-intestinal tract. 7
OR
Describe the role of gastric juice and pancreatic juice in digestion of foods.
3½+3½=7
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3. Write notes on the following 3½+3½=7
Functions of kidney
Transport of carbon dioxide by blood
OR
Describe, with diagram, the structure and functions of female reproductive
organs. 7
4. Explain the transmission of nerve impulse through the synapse. 7
OR
What are the three types of muscle? Explain the chemical changes during
muscle contraction.
5. Write about the ovarian hormones and their functions. 7
OR
Mention the different types and functions of pheromones.