RGUHS MD Physiology Question Paper September 2005 Paper IV

[Time: 3 Hours]		[Max Marks: 100]
PAPER – IV
LONG ESSAY		2 x 20=40 marks
1.	Discuss the recent advances in the understanding of colour vision perception.
2.	Discuss hormonal changes in pregnancy.
SHORT ESSAY		6 x 10 =60 marks
3.	Physiological basis of female sterility.
4.	Discuss the physiology of the onset of puberty in males and females.
5.	Action potential in auditory nerve.
6.	How yoga helps in coping with stress?
7.	Describe physiology of gustatory sensation.
8.	Conditioned reflexes.

RGUHS MD Physiology Question Paper September 2005 Paper III

[Time: 3 Hours]		[Max Marks: 100]
PAPER – III
LONG ESSAY		2 x 20=40 marks
1.	What are the functional divisions of cerebellum? Mention the parts, afferent and efferent connections and functions of spinocerebellum. Add a note on the effects of lesion of flocculonodular lobe.
2.	Describe the sarcotubular system. Explain the excitation contraction coupling in smooth muscle.
SHORT ESSAY		6 x 10 =60 marks
3.	Mention the various Brodman’s areas (numbers ) in frontal lobe. Describe briefly each one.
4.	Describe the effects of adrenalectomy.
5.	Internal capsule.
6.	Mechanisms producing desynchroization of electro encephalogram.
7.	Compare and contrast a motor unit and a sensory unit.
8.	Describe the different types of inhibition at the synapse.

RGUHS MD Physiology Question Paper September 2005 Paper II

[Time: 3 Hours]		[Max Marks: 100]
PAPER – II
LONG ESSAY		2 x 20=40 marks
1.	Discuss in detail the various mechanisms of transport of oxygen and its delivery from lungs to the tissues.
2.	Discuss the pathophysilogy of cardiac failure and physiological basis of its treatment.
SHORT ESSAY		6 x 10 =60 marks
3.	Blood indices.
4.	Movements of stomach.
5.	Functions of bile.
6.	Timed vital capacity.
7.	Oxygen debt.
8.	Blood indices.

RGUHS MD Physiology Question Paper September 2005 Paper I

[Time: 3 Hours]		[Max Marks: 100]
PAPER – I
LONG ESSAY		2 x 20=40 marks
1.	Name Nobel prize winners and discuss the method devised by them for measuring the effects of voltage on opening and closing of voltage gated channels.
2.	Describe the various signal transduction pathways by which regulatory molecules eg.  Hormones and neurotransmitter exert their effects on cells.
SHORT ESSAY		6 x 10 =60 marks
3.	Give an account on – measurement of various methods of body composition in man.
4.	Siggard Anerson curve nomogram.
5.	Comparative physiology of reproductive cycle in human and lower animals.
6.	Give physiological role of Goldman equation for diffusion potential.
7.	K + channels with reference to peripheral chemoreceptors and B cell functions of pancreas.
8.	Nerve growth factors.

RGUHS MD Physiology Question Paper September 2004 Paper IV

[Time: 3 Hours]		[Max Marks: 100]
PAPER – IV
LONG ESSAY		2 x 20=40 marks
1.	Discuss in detail the Physiology of Olfaction. Write a note on Vomeronasal organ.
2.	Discuss the role of various brain areas and hormones in regulation of sex behavior in human.
SHORT ESSAY		6 x 10 =60 marks
3.	E.E.G. During sleep.
4.	Temperature regulation in newborn and adult.
5.	Role of “Yoga” in stress management.
6.	Contraceptive devices in male and female.
7.	Spinal shock and recovery from it.
8.	Disorders of sex differentiation.

RGUHS MD Physiology Question Paper September 2004 Paper III

[Time: 3 Hours]		[Max Marks: 100]
PAPER – III
LONG ESSAY		2 x 20=40 marks
1.	Describe the Rachet theory of Huxleys in muscle contraction at the molecular level. Add a note on the differences between isotonic and isometric contractions.
2.	Describe the latest concepts on the Neurophysiology of pain and their modulation. How is pain different from other sensations?
SHORT ESSAY		6 x 10 =60 marks
3.	PAPEZ circuit.
4.	Feeding behavior.
5.	Latent tetany
6.	Conn’s syndrome.
7.	Clinical application of lumbar puncture
8.	Crossed extensor response.

RGUHS MD Physiology Question Paper September 2004 Paper II

[Time: 3 Hours]		[Max Marks: 100]
PAPER – II
LONG ESSAY		2 x 20=40 marks
1.	Explain how pro-coagulants and Anticoagulants Act. Synergistically to maintain fluidity of the in clinical practice.
2.	Define Counter current mechanism and the other sites where it is present. Explain how urine is concentrated by this mechanism.
SHORT ESSAY		6 x 10 =60 marks
3.	Haldane’s effect.
4.	Q-T interval – Its calculation and clinical significance.
5.	Pancreatic function tests.
6.	Explain the regulation of cerebral blood flow and its measurement.
7.	Compliment system.
8.	Explain the factors and mechanism that influence work of breathing.

RGUHS MD Physiology Question Paper September 2004 Paper I

[Time: 3 Hours]		[Max Marks: 100]
PAPER – I
LONG ESSAY		2 x 20=40 marks
1.	Which discoveries of the following scientists changed the understanding of physiological processes of the body  ( answer any two):- a)    C.S. Sherrington. b)    D. Whittridge. c)    A.S. Paintal.
2.	Discuss the various regulatory mechanisms by which the different systm of the body operate in harmony. Give suitable examples.
SHORT ESSAY		6 x 10 =60 marks
3.	Membrane transport.
4.	Use of medicinal plant in coronary disease.
5.	Intercellular communications.
6.	Comparative Physiology of Renal functions.
7.	Electrochemical equilibrium across the cell membrane.
8.	Laws of inheritance.
9.	Membrane transport.