MFN-1 EM 2025-26 SOLVED ASSIGNMNET

Description

Master of Science in Dietetics and Food Service
Management M.Sc. (DFSM)
1st Year Assignment

ASSIGNMENT-1
TMA-1
Applied Physiology
Course Code:MFN-001
Assignment Code:MFN-001/AST-1/TMA-1/25-26
Last Date of Submission: 15th November, 2025
Maximum Marks:100
This assignment is based on Units 1 -12 of the MFN-001 Course.
Section A -Descriptive Questions
There are ten questions in this part. Answer all questions.

a) What do you understand by the term ‘ageing’? Explain various theories of ageing.
b) Describe the composition of blood.
a) Discuss the unique properties of cardiac muscles.
b) What is Innate immunity? Briefly describe innate immune responses in our body.
a) Explain the structure and functions of the heart with diagram.
b) What are the different blood group systems in our body?
a) Briefly describe the organs involved in the process of respiration.
b) Briefly describe transportation of oxygen and carbon dioxide by the blood.
a) Explain the structure and functions of stomach with diagram. Write the
composition and functions of the gastric juice.
b) Give composition of bile and factors controlling movements of Gall Bladder.
a) Describe the phases of urine formation in kidney.
b) Explain how does the kidneys maintain pH balance?
c) Write in brief about Renal function Tests.
a) How active transport system is different from passive transport system across a cell
membrane? Explain.
b) Draw a labelled diagram of a nerve cell. Explain the process of synaptic
transmission.
a) Describe the structure and functions of the Autonomic Nervous System.
b) How do we perceive colour? Explain.
c) What are the functions of inner ear?
a) What are the different hormones secreted by the pituitary gland? State the functions
of theses hormones.
b) Explain the physiology of lactation.
10. a) Describe the common disorders of Female Reproductive System.
b) Describe various contraception methods used for family planning.
(80marks)

Section B – OTQ (Objective Type Questions) (20
marks)
1.
Define the following:
i)
ii)
Placenta
Phagocytosis
iii) Hemoptysis
iv) Refractive Errors
v) Smooth Muscle
2. Give the functions/role of the following structure/organs in our body:
i)
ii)
Salivary glands
Leucocytes
iii) Areolar tissue
iv) T-cells
v) Laryngopharynx
vi) Nephron
vii) Cerebrum
viii) Male external genitalia
ix) Papillae
x) Adrenal medulla
3. Match the items in List I with items in List II:
List I
I
Pineal Gland
List II
A Amniocentesis
II Pregnancy test B Vagus nerve
III Respiration C Peristaltic movement
IV Oesophagus D Diplopia
V Squint E Melatonin
F Weak muscle strings