Human Anatomy and Physiology – I Important Questions with Answers – Unit Wise Guide (B pharma 1st semester solved)
Section A
Unit-I Questions
- Summarize homeostasis.
- Recall the positive feedback system.
- Define anatomy and physiology.
- What is catabolism and anabolism?
- Define sagittal and coronal planes.
- Draw a well-labeled diagram of a cell.
- Enumerate cell junctions and their types.
- Explain the term endocrine signaling pathway.
- Explain the term paracrine and endocrine signaling.
- Explain the term autocrine and juxtacrine signaling.
- Define autophagy and autolysis.
- Write any two functions of ribosomes.
- Write the function of mitochondria.
- Describe the role of smooth endoplasmic reticulum.
- Describe the physiological role of the Golgi complex.
Unit-II Questions
- Differentiate between axial and appendicular skeletal system.
- Define osteoblast and osteoclast.
- Differentiate between thick and thin filaments.
- Enlist the names of contractile proteins in the human body.
- Write about the two main functions of the skin.
- Give the function of Langerhans cells in the skin.
Unit-III Questions
- Explain Rh factor.
- What is hemoglobin? What are its normal values in humans and importance?
- Identify the blood group known as the universal donor.
- Define the term erythropoiesis.
- Write the two main functions of the lymphatic system.
- Differentiate between blood capillaries and lymphatic capillaries.
Unit-IV Questions
- Write the names of the bones present in the ear.
- Sketch a well-labeled diagram of an eye.
- Define intraocular tension.
- Name the gland that secretes wax in the ear.
- Define the optic disc.
- Write the primary neurotransmitters of sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems.
- Differentiate between preganglionic and postganglionic neurons.
- Name the largest nerve of the human body.
- Write about the pigment present in rod and cone cells.
Unit-V Questions
- What do you mean by heart rate?
- Write a short note on the regulation of blood pressure.
- Define systolic and diastolic blood pressure.
- Write the name of the tissue known as the pacemaker.
- Define cardiac output.
Section B
Unit-I Questions
- Discuss the cell with a well-labeled diagram and explain its organelles in detail.
- Draw a well-labeled diagram of the cell and explain the transport mechanisms across the plasma membrane.
- Define cell division and discuss somatic cell division in detail.
- Discuss in detail the active transport process across the plasma membrane.
Unit-II Questions
- Classify the skeletal system and discuss the structure and function of the vertebral column.
Unit-III Questions
- Illustrate hemostasis and discuss the various pathways of blood coagulation.
- Define blood coagulation. Write in detail about the different stages involved in blood coagulation.
Unit-IV Questions
- Explain the structural and functional differences between the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions of the autonomic nervous system.
- Describe the origin and functions of cranial nerves.
- Discuss the anatomy and physiology of the eye with a diagram.
Unit-V Questions
- Draw a neat labeled diagram of the heart and explain the cardiac cycle in detail.
- Sketch a well-labeled diagram of the heart and discuss the conducting system of the heart.
Section C
Unit-I Questions
- Explain transport mechanisms across the plasma membrane.
- Write a note on meiotic cell division.
- Discuss the structure and function of the plasma membrane.
- Explain positive and negative feedback mechanisms with examples.
- Define cell division and explain somatic cell division with a diagram.
- Classify transport across the plasma membrane and explain the process of primary active transport.
Unit-II Questions
- Write about the structure and function of long bones.
- Explain the anatomy and physiology of muscle contraction.
- Classify joints and write a short note on synovial joints.
- Classify joints and explain the structure of synovial joints.
- Write about various events that occur at the neuromuscular junction.
- Discuss the phenomenon of the neuromuscular junction with the help of a diagram.
- Write about the structure and function of skin.
Unit-III Questions
- Define erythropoiesis and explain its mechanism in detail.
- What do you mean by anemia? Explain its various types.
- Explain the anatomy and physiology of the lymph node.
- Discuss in detail lymph circulation and the functions of the lymphatic system.
- Describe the mechanism of blood coagulation.
- Write a note on blood groups.
Unit-IV Questions
- Examine the differences between the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems.
- Write a short note on cranial nerves with emphasis on their functions.
- Discuss the mechanism and physiology of vision.
- Discuss the mechanism and physiology of hearing.
- Describe the basic anatomy of the eye with the help of a diagram.
Unit-V Questions
- Write a note on ECG.
- Discuss the conducting system of the heart.
- Write a note on the cardiac cycle.
- Describe the heart with a well-labeled diagram and relate the electrocardiogram (ECG) with it.
- Write a note on disorders related to the heart.
