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Indira Gandhi National Open University
B.Sc. IN MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY
Term-End Examination
June, 2011
BAHI-001 : BASIC HUMAN SCIENCES
Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks. : 70
PART - A
1. (a) Fill in the blanks 1x10=10
(i) The solution of known strength is known as -----
(ii) Valency of sodium is -----
(iii) The boiling point of water in Fahrenheit is -----
(iv) ----- is the chief muscle of respiration.
(v) Mature germ cell contain ----- chromosomes.
(b) Write True or False.
(i) The brain and spinal cord covered by membranes known as meninges.
(ii) Fallopian tube is a male genital organ.
(iii) To observe microscopic studies in laboratories should be at least 36 inches.
(iv) Dark field illumination blocked the central rays of light and directs peripheral rays against microscopic object.
(v) The sinusoides of liver unite to form the hepatic veins which join together and empty into the superior vena cava.
PART - B
2. Write short answers on the following :
(a) Sensitivity of a balance.
(b) Uses of ultraviolet rays
(c) Intestinal mucosa
(d) Reticuloendothelial system.
(e) Renal threshold
PART - C
3. Write short notes on any four
(a) Buffer
(b) Objectives of compound microscope
(c) Methods of sterilization.
(d) Structures and functions of pancreas.
(e) Gastric juice
(f) Bile salts and bile pigments.
PART - D
Answer any three questions 10x3=30
4. Describe structure and functions of cell. Illustrate and draw well labelled diagram.
5. Describe the urinary system and functions of each part of the system.
6. (a) Define hormone.
(b) Enumerate endocrine glands.
(c) Describe the structure and functions of pituitary or adrenal glands.
7. (a) Describe the principle, structure, functions of photoelectric colorimeters.
(b) Explain in brief the safety measures of maintenance of photoelectric colorimeter.