KUHS MBBS Physiology Previous Question Paper - January 2024 (103001 2010 Scheme)

103001Kerala University of Health Sciences · Physiology · 2024 · January · 2010 Scheme

Questions (15)

1.A two-year-old baby girl was admitted presenting with pallor, recurrent fever episodes, weakness and fatigue since 4 months. On examination, the spleen was found to be enlarged. The peripheral blood picture revealed normocytic normochromic RBCs, however, the WBCs showed a significant number of blast cells. Blood tests also revealed that platelets were reduced and there was thrombocytopenia. a) What is the patient suffering from b) What is the significance of seeing blast cells in a peripheral blood smear c) Explain the steps of leucopoiesis d) Why does thrombocytopenia occur in this condition
10 Marks
2.Enumerate and explain the properties of cardiac muscle.
5 Marks
3.Where are the chemoreceptors situated. How do they regulate respiration.
5 Marks
4.Juxtaglomerular apparatus.
3 Marks
5.How is hypoxia classified. Explain any one in detail.
3 Marks
6.Explain the role of skin in regulating body temperature.
3 Marks
7.Enumerate the functions of the Liver.
3 Marks
8.List the classification of Anemia based on the cause. Draw and label (2x2½ =5)
3 Marks
9.Draw and label Nephron and all its parts.
2½ Marks
10.Draw and label The different waves and intervals of an Electrocardiogram.
2½ Marks
11.Bradycardia in trained athletes.
2 Marks
12.Polycythemia in High altitude areas.
2 Marks
13.Sigmoid shape of the Oxygen Dissociation curve.
2 Marks
14.Alkaline tide after a meal.
2 Marks
15.Renal threshold for glucose and glycosuria in diabetes mellitus.
2 Marks