Human Anatomy and Physiology Question Paper

This article is an exam-oriented Human Anatomy and Physiology question paper for D. Pharmacy students. It is useful for board exam preparation, revision, and practice for MSBTE, AKTU, BTEUP, RUHS and other state boards.

Human Anatomy and Physiology Practice Question Paper
Course: Diploma in Pharmacy
Time: 3 Hours
Maximum Marks: 80

Section 1: Long Answer Questions

Attempt any SIX of the following:
(6 × 5 = 30 Marks)

1. Name the bones of the appendicular skeleton. Describe the various types of joints.
2. Write the composition and functions of blood.
3. With a neat, well-labelled diagram, discuss the anatomy of the heart and explain the flow of blood through the heart.
4. Describe the various functions of the liver.
5. Name the parts of the brain. Describe the structure and functions of the cerebrum with a diagram.
6. With a neat, well-labelled diagram, describe the structure of the ear.
7. With a neat, well-labelled diagram, describe the anatomical features of the kidney. Enlist the functions of the kidneys.

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Section 2: Short Answer Questions

Attempt any TEN of the following:
(10 × 3 = 30 Marks)

1. Draw a well-labelled diagram of a cell and its organelles.
2. Define tissue. Explain epithelial tissue in detail.
3. Define blood clot. Illustrate the mechanism of blood clotting in detail.
4. Describe the structure and functions of the lymph node.
5. Discuss the events of the cardiac cycle in detail.
6. Define respiration. Discuss the physiology of respiration in detail.
7. Give reason: Pancreas is called an exocrine-endocrine gland.
8. Define reflex action and give two examples. Draw a well-labelled diagram of a reflex arc.
9. Name any four endocrine glands. Name the hormones secreted by the pituitary gland.
10. Summarise the hyposecretion and hypersecretion effects of the thyroid gland.
11. Draw a neat, well-labelled diagram of the female reproductive system. Enlist its functions.

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Section 3: Objective Type Questions

Attempt ALL of the following:
(20 × 1 = 20 Marks)

1. Define anatomy.
2. The cavity within a bone is called __________.
3. Enlist the types of specialised connective tissue.
4. The lower jaw is known as:
   i) Maxilla
   ii) Ethmoid bone
   iii) Mandible
   iv) Clavicle
5. All of the following are hinge joints except:
   i) Elbow joint
   ii) Knee joint
   iii) Joints between phalanges
   iv) Wrist joint
6. The normal diastolic blood pressure in an adult human being is __________.
7. __________ are the blood vessels which transport blood away from the heart.
8. Define residual volume.
9. __________ is a tubular passageway for air also called the windpipe.
10. The duct of the liver and pancreas opens into:
    i) Ileum
    ii) Ischium
    iii) Colon
    iv) Duodenum
11. Define neuromuscular junction.
12. The outer covering of the striated muscle fibre is called __________.
13. Peripheral nervous system consists of __________ pairs of spinal nerves.
14. __________ nerves convey impulses from the brain to other parts of the body.
15. Which of the following is a part of the middle ear:
    i) Malleus
    ii) Cochlea
    iii) Vestibule
    iv) Semicircular canals
16. The central transparent region of the eye which allows light to enter is called __________.
17. Olfactory nerves are present in __________.
18. __________ system is responsible for the maintenance of blood pressure.
19. Name the site in the male reproductive system where sperm maturation takes place.
20. In males, the sex hormone that maintains sexual organs and secondary sexual characteristics is:
    i) Relaxin
    ii) Testosterone
    iii) Estrogen
    iv) All of the above

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