PHYSIOLOGY

                                                     FIRST B.H.M.S. DEGREE EXAMINATION, JUNE 1998
                                                             PHYSIOLOGY and BIOCHEMISTRY—Paper I
                                                         Answer five long questions and five short questions.

1.Describe the process of formation of a temporary blood clot.
2.Compare and contrast the structure, electrical and mechanical properties of skeletal, cardiac and smooth muscles.
3.Define Blood Pressure and describe the determinants of blood pressure.
   Explain the characteristics of renal blood flow and how it is autoregulated
4.Describe the neural regulation of respiration.
5.Explain the role of kidney in the regulation of acid-base balance.

Answer any five questions.
1. Resting membrane potential.
2. Erythrocyte sedimentation rate.
3. Platelets.
4. Sino aortic reflex
5. Timed vital capacity
6. Urea clearance.
7. Hypermetropia.