[LO 0219] FEBRUARY 2019 Sub. Code: 2452
BACHELOR IN PROSTHETICS AND ORTHOTICS
FIRST YEAR
PAPER II PHYSIOLOGY
Q.P. Code: 802452
Time: Three Hours Maximum 100 Marks
Answer All questions
I. Elaborate on: x 10 30)
1. Describe the neuro muscular junction. Describe how the nerve impulse crosses
the neuro muscular junction?
2. Describe the conducting system of the heart. What is the normal heart rate?
Describe factors that regulate the heart rate.
3. Describe the structure and function of the Red Blood Cell. What is the normal
RBC count? What is meant by anemia? List three causes of anemia.
II. Write notes on: x 5 40)
1. Describe the various lung volumes and capacities.
2. Describe the action potential of a neuron.
3. List the different neuroglia found in the body and their functions.
4. Describe the properties of cardiac muscle. What are the special features of
cardiac muscle?
5. Describe the different phases of the cardiac cycle.
6. List the hormones produced by the pancreas and their functions.
7. List the different lobes of the cerebral cortex. What are the main functions of
these lobes?
8. Describe the micturition reflex.
III. Short answers on: (10 x 3 30)
1. What is meant by the term Osmosis?
2. List the different body fluid compartments.
3. How does the skin help in skin in temperature regulation?
4. What is the function of the following organelles in a cell:
Mitochondria Lysosome
5. What is muscle fatigue? Why does it occur?
6. Draw and label the normal ECG.
7. What is meant by the terms Apnoea Hyperpnoea
8. List the muscles of inspiration and expiration.
9. List the functions of plasma proteins.
10. List the functions of the hypothalamus.