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Time: 3 Hours Total Marks: 100
Section A: Anatomy, Physiology & Biochemistry (50 Marks)
I. Short Answer Questions (Attempt any 5, 5 marks each):
1. Describe the structure and function of the human heart.
2. Explain the process of cellular respiration.
3. Differentiate between endocrine and exocrine glands with examples.
4. Describe the role of liver in metabolism.
5. Explain the different types of blood cells and their functions.
6. What are enzymes? Explain their role in biochemical reactions.
II. Long Answer Questions (Attempt any 2, 10 marks each):
1. Describe the digestive system, including its structure and function. Explain the role of different digestive enzymes.
2. Discuss the structure and function of the respiratory system. Explain the mechanism of gas exchange.
3. Elaborate on the various types of carbohydrates, their digestion, absorption, and metabolic pathways.
Section B: Microbiology (25 Marks)
I. Short Answer Questions (Attempt any 3, 5 marks each):
1. Explain the Gram staining technique and its significance in microbiology.
2. Describe the life cycle of a virus.
3. What are bacterial cultures? Briefly explain different culture media used in microbiology.
4. Explain the mechanism of action of antibiotics.
II. Long Answer Question (Attempt any 1, 10 marks):
1. Discuss the different types of infections caused by bacteria and their prevention.
2. Explain the principles and techniques of sterilization and disinfection.
Section C: Basic Laboratory Techniques (25 Marks)
I. Short Answer Questions (Attempt any 3, 5 marks each):
1. Explain the principles of microscopy.
2. Describe the procedure for preparing a blood smear.
3. Explain the importance of quality control in laboratory testing.
4. Describe different types of centrifuges and their applications.
II. Long Answer Question (Attempt any 1, 10 marks):
1. Explain the principles and techniques of spectrophotometry and its applications in clinical laboratory.
2. Describe the various safety measures to be followed in a medical laboratory.
Note: This is a sample paper. The actual question paper may include numerical problems, diagrams, and case studies depending on your university's syllabus. Remember to consult your course materials and lecture notes for comprehensive preparation.