1st BHMS PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY SYLLABUS

This post contains whole syllabus of Physiology and Bio-chemistry along with their most important and frequently asked questions from different Indian university examination.

This post is prepared for the benefit of physiology students who are going to appear in the university examinations.

The Paper 1 and Paper 2 divisions are prepared on the basis of syllabus of B.H.M.S. (Degree course) applicable from the academic session 2015-2016, as per the guidelines of Central council of Homoeopathy.

Read the whole First BHMS syllabus.

All the questions are given under their related chapters.

  • FQ: Full Question
  • SFQ: Semi Full Question
  • SN: Short Note

PAPER 1

General Physiology, Biophysics, Body fluids, Cardiovascular system, Reticuloendothelial system, Respiratory system, Excretory system, Regulation of body temperature, Skin, Nerve Muscle physiology.

PAPER 2

Endocrine system, Central Nervous System, Digestive system and metabolism, Reproductive system, Special Senses, Biochemistry, Nutrition.

Read the whole Exam pattern of BHMS.

PAPER 1

GENERAL PHYSIOLOGY

  1. SN: Cell.
  2. SN: Golgi apparatus.
  3. SN: Lysosomes.
  4. SN: Mitochondria.
  5. SN: Mitosis.
  6. SN: Phagocytosis.
  7. SN: Syncytium.
  8.  SN: Cell Junctions
  9.  SN: Homeostasis

BIO-PHYSICS

  1. SFQ/SN: Colloids.
  2. SFQ/SN: Osmosis and its physiological importance.
  3. SN: Dialysis.
  4. SN: Diffusion and its physiological importance.
  5. SN: Filtration.
  6. SN: Sol and gel.

BODY FLUIDS or HAEMATOLOGY

  1. FQ: Describe major blood groups, Rh factor and precautions necessary for Blood transfusion.
  2. FQ: Development and functions of leuocytes.
  3. FQ: Development of RBCs and factors affecting it/ Erythropoiesis.
  4. FQ: Formation of tissue fluid with functions.
  5. FQ: Mechanism of clotting of blood, enumerate factors (blood Coagulation/haemostasis).
  6. FQ: What is Hb%, synthesis, functions, fate of it.
  7. SFQ/SN: Blood groups.
  8. SFQ/SN: Anaemia and its etiological classification /nutritional Deficiency anaemia.
  9. SFQ/SN: Fate of RBCs/erythrocytes.
  10. SFQ/SN: Functions and compositions of lymph.
  11. SFQ/SN: Functions of WBCs.
  12. SFQ/SN: Plasma proteins.
  13. SFQ/SN: Thrombocytes/platelets
  14. SN: Blood volume.
  15. SN: Composition of plasma.
  16. SN: Erythroblastosis foetalis.
  17. SN: Extra cellular oedema.
  18. SN: Functions of lymph.
  19. SN: Histology of lymph gland.
  20. SN: Lymph nodes.
  21. SN: Purpura.
  22. SN: Rh incompatibility.
  23. SN: Types of lymphocytes/WBCs.

CARDIO VASCULAR SYSTEM

  1. FQ/SFQ: Heart sound, its duration, causes, clinical Identification, significance.
  2. FQ/SFQ: Pressure and volume changes in heart and aorta during cardiac Cycle.
  3. FQ: Cardiac cycle with diagram.
  4. FQ: Cardiac output, explain Fick’s principle including pathological and physiological variations and factors maintaining it.
  5. FQ: Explain how cardiac impulse is originated and conducted in Heart and mention various leads of ECG.
  6. FQ: Normal values of BP and role of vasomotor centre in its Regulation.
  7. FQ: Origin and transmission of cardiac impulse.
  8. FQ: Properties of cardiac muscles.
  9. FQ: Role of Sino-aortic reflex in regulation of BP.
  10. SFQ/SN: Heart rate.
  11. SFQ: ECG.
  12. SFQ: Long term regulation of blood pressure.
  13. SN: All or none law
  14. SN: Av node/pacemaker.
  15. SN: Conduction system of heart
  16. SN: Coronary circulation.
  17. SN: JVP /jugular venous pressure.
  18. SN: Mary’s reflex.
  19. SN: Patent ductus arteriosus.
  20. SN: Peripheral resistance.
  21. SN: Refractory period of cardiac muscle.
  22. SN: Rhythmicity.
  23. SN: SA node.
  24. SN: Silent Gap.

RE SYSTEM AND SPLEEN

  1. FQ: RE system and its functions.
  2. SN: Functions of spleen.
  3. SN: Histology of spleen.

RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

  1. FQ: Carriage of oxygen from lungs to tissues.
  2. FQ: Chemical regulation of respiration.
  3. FQ: Nervous control of respiration.
  4. FQ: Regulation of respiration.
  5. SFQ/FQ: Hypoxia/anoxia.
  6. SFQ/SN: Lung volume and capacities.
  7. SFQ: Artificial methods of respiration.
  8. SFQ: Cyanosis.
  9. SFQ: Oxygen dissociation curve.
  10. SFQ: Periodic breathing.
  11. SFQ: Respiratory centre.
  12. SN: Anorexia.
  13. SN: Hering- braver reflex.
  14. SN: Respiratory dead spaces.

EXCRETORY SYSTEM

  1. FQ: GFR, its normal values and factors affecting it.
  2. FQ: Role of kidney to maintain acid-base balance.
  3. FQ: Structure of nephron, functions of glomerulus.
  4. FQ: Tubular reabsorption in renal tubules.
  5. SFQ: Dialysis with its physiological importance.
  6. SFQ: Micturition reflex.
  7. SN: Functions of ADH.
  8. SN: Functions of kidneys.
  9. SN: GFR [glomerular filtration rate].
  10. SN: Glycosuria.
  11. SN: Mechanism of urine formation.
  12. SN: Proteinuria.

SKIN AND REGULATION OF BODY TEMPERATURE

  1. FQ: Describe regulation of body temperature in detail.
  2. FQ: Describe the Process of thermotaxis.
  3. SFQ/SN: Histological structure and function of spleen.
  4. SN: Mechanism of heat loss from body.
  5. SN: Pyrexia/hyperthermia.
  6. SN: Regulation of body temperature in hot environment.
  7. SN: Role of hypothalamus in maintenance of body Temperature.

NERVE MUSCLE PHYSIOLOGY

  1. FQ/SFQ: Simple muscle curve.
  2. FQ: Properties of skeletal muscles and neuro-muscular Junction.
  3. SFQ: Fatigue.
  4. SFQ: Tetany
  5. SN: Action potential.
  6. SN: Conduction of nerve impulse.
  7. SN: Rigor mortis.
  8. SN: Muscle spindle.

PAPER 2

ENDOCRINE SYSTEM

  1. FQ: Control of Secretin and function of adrenocorticoids.
  2. FQ: Functions of aldosterone and control of its secretion.
  3. FQ: Functions of glucocorticoids and their control.
  4. FQ: Physiological action of hormones secreted from posterior Pituitary gland.
  5. FQ: Enumerate hormones secreted by anterior pituitary gland and Functions of GH.
  6. FQ: Synthesis of thyroid hormone and physiology of them.
  7. FQ: What is normal sugar level? Discuss factors affecting it.
  8. SFQ/SN: Cretinism/hypothyroidism
  9. SFQ/SN: Myxoedema
  10. SN: Acromegaly
  11. SN: Cushing’s syndrome
  12. SN: Diabetes mellitus
  13. SN: Epinephrine
  14. SN: Functions of Oestrogen
  15. SN: Hypogonadism
  16. SN: Insulin
  17. SN: Mineralocorticoids
  18. SN: Oxytocin
  19. SN: Secretin

CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM

  1. FQ/SFQ: Synapse- properties, classification and function.
  2. FQ: Describe role of hypothalamus in temperature Regulation, feeding and water balance in detail.
  3. FQ: Explain how somatic pain is carried to brain.
  4. FQ: Formation and functions of CSF.
  5. FQ: Functions of hypothalamus.
  6. FQ: Physiology of posterior pituitary.
  7. FQ: Pituitary gland in detail with its applied physiology.
  8. FQ: Pyramidal pathways, its Origin, course, termination, describe effects of its lesions.
  9. FQ: Pyramidal tract. Describe difference between UMN lesion and LMN lesions.
  10. FQ: Structure and functions of cerebellum.
  11. FQ: Tracts of gall and burdach, sensations carried by them.
  12. SFQ: Corticospinal tract with functions.
  13. SFQ: Wallerian degeneration
  14. SN: Epilepsy
  15. SN: Function of thalamus.
  16. SN: Lumbar puncture
  17. SN: Neuron
  18. SN: Physiology of limbic system
  19. SN: Plantar reflex
  20. SN: Red nucleus
  21. SN: Reflex arc
  22. SN: Superficial reflexes

DIGESTIVE SYSTEM

  1. FQ: Composition and function of pancreatic juice.
  2. FQ: Composition and functions of bile.
  3. FQ: Composition, function and mechanism of secretion of gastric Juice.
  4. FQ: Composition, functions and regulation of mechanism of secretion of saliva.
  5. FQ: Digestion and absorption of carbohydrates.
  6. FQ: Digestion and absorption of fat.
  7. FQ: Exocrine function of pancreas.
  8. FQ: Mechanism of secretion of bile.
  9. FQ: Secretion of gastric juice, its origin and characteristics of individual contents of gastric juice.
  10. FQ: Structure and function of liver.
  11. SN: Alkaline Tide
  12. SN: Deglutition
  13. SN: GIT
  14. SN: Movement of large intestine.
  15. SN: Movement of small intestine.
  16. SN: Pavlov’s pouch
  17. SN: Peristalsis
  18. SN: Regulation of salivary secretion.
  19. SN: Vomiting/Emesis

REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM

  1. FQ: Functions of testosterone.
  2. FQ: Phases of menstrual cycle and their control [hormonal regulation].
  3. SN: Functions of FSH and LH in males and females.
  4. SN: Functions of testes.
  5. SN: Lactation.
  6. SN: Pregnancy tests.
  7. SN: Prolactin.
  8. SN: Puberty.
  9. SN: Safe period.
  10. SN: Testosterone.

SPECIAL SENSES

  1. FQ: Auditory pathway.
  2. FQ: Structure of internal ear and how normal waves of sound are Conducted in ear?
  3. FQ: Visual pathway.
  4. SFQ: Errors of refraction.
  5. SFQ: Myopia.
  6. SFQ: Organ of corti.
  7. SFQ: Taste buds.
  8. SN: Pathway of Olfaction.
  9. SN: Rods and cones.

BIO-CHEMISTRY (METABOLISM)

  1. FQ: B-oxidation of fatty acids.
  2. FQ: Catabolism of glucose.
  3. FQ: Classify proteins, describe its digestion and reabsorption in GIT.
  4. FQ: Metabolism of carbohydrates.
  5. FQ: Uric acid metabolism.
  6. SFQ: Digestion of carbohydrates, proteins and fat.
  7. SFQ: HMP shunt and its physiological importance.
  8. SN: Biological oxidation.
  9. SN: BMR factors affecting it.
  10. SN: Cholesterol.
  11. SN: Cori’s cycle.
  12. SN: Essential amino acids.
  13. SN: Glucose tolerance test.
  14. SN: Glycogen/animal starch.
  15. SN: Glycogenesis.
  16. SN: Glycogenolysis.
  17. SN: Glycolysis.
  18. SN: Kerb’s cycle (TCA cycle).
  19. SN: Nitrogen equilibrium.
  20. SN: PEM.
  21. SN: Phospholipid.
  22. SN: Phosphorylation.
  23. SN: Sterol compounds.

ENZYMES

  1. SN: Biological importance of enzymes.
  2. SN: Characteristics of enzyme action.
  3. SN: Classification of enzymes.
  4. SN: Enzyme inhibition.
  5. SN: Factors affecting enzyme action.

NUTRITION

  1. FQ: What is balanced diet? Describe how balanced diet for a Lady is calculated?
  2. SFQ: Principles of planning a balanced diet.
  3. SN: Distribution of calories in diet.
  4. SN: Specific dynamic action of food.

VITAMINS AND MINERALS

  1. SFQ: Sources, utilisation and functions of iron.
  2. SN: Ascorbic Acid.
  3. SN: Folic acid.
  4. SN: Trace elements.
  5. SN: Vitamin A.
  6. SN: Vitamin B-12.
  7. SN: Vitamin C.
  8. SN: Vitamin D.
  9. SN: Vitamin E.
  10. SN: Vitamin K.

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