Series OSS                                                                                                                       Code No. 141

                                                                           CLINICAL BIOCHEMISTRY
                                                                                (Theory) Paper II

Time allowed : 3 hours                                                                                          Maximum Marks : 50

I. What is Deamination and Transamination ? Describe the formation of urea and mention the techniques of estimation of blood urea.    3+3+2

2. Write briefly on any two of the following :                              3½  + 3½
(i)      Lipotropic factor
(ii)     Nucleoprotein
(iii)    Hexose monophosphate shunt

 

 

3. What are the functions of Pancreas ? Describe the pancreatic function tests.                       3 + 5

 

 

4. Write short notes on any three of the following                              4 + 4 + 4
(i)     Various tests for thyroid functions
(ii)    Augmented histamine test
(iii)    Serum alkaline phosphatase test
(iv)    Liver function tests

 

 

5. Which ones are the important electrolytes ? Give their clinical significance.                       4 + 3

6. Write briefly on any two of the following:
(i)      Male hormones
(ii)     Prehepatic Jaundice
(iii)    Importance of serum calcium levels