Nov/Dec 2008

11. a. i. Describe the generation and features of action potential. [Marks 8]

ii. Explain the function of human respiratory system [Marks 8]
or
b. i. Explain the working of piezoelectric transducer as arterial pressure sensor [Marks 8]
ii. Explain how piezoeletric transducer produces ultrasonic waves [Marks 8]

12. a. i. Draw a buffer amplifier circuit and explain its working [Marks 8]
ii. Explain the working of chopper amplifer [Marks 8]
or
b. Explain the working of i. ECG recorder ii. EMG system [Marks 2x8=16]

13. a. With suitable figure explain how PH, PCO2,PO2 are measured [Marks 16]

or
b. i. Explain any one method of measuring blood pressure [Marks 8]
ii. Write a note on Plethysmography [Marks 8]

14. a.i. Explain the working of X-ray machine [Marks 8]

ii. Write a note on endoscopy [Marks 8]
or
b.i. Explain the different elements involved in biotelemetry circuit. [Marks 9]
ii. Explian about patient monitoring system. [Marks 7]

15. a. With neat diagram, describe the workng of i. Heart lung machine ii. Dializer [Marks
8+8]
or
b. Explain briefly any one type of pacemaker circuit and defibrillator circuit [Marks 8+8]

Nov /Dec 2007

11. (a) (i) With relevant graph explain the relationship between the action
potential and muscle contraction. (8)
(ii) Explain in detail how pulsatile blood volume changes can be
measured using photoelectric type resistive transducer. (8)
Or
(b) (1) Explain in detail Central and Peripheral nervous system. (8)
(ii) Draw the diagram and equivalent circuit of a differential capacitance pressure transducer
and briefly explain its operation.(8)
12. (a) (i) How a metal microelectrode is formed? Draw its electrical
equivalent circuit and explain. (8)
(ii) Draw the circuit diagram of Darlington pair i1ation amplifier and
explain. (8)
Or
(b) (i) What is the medical use of chopper amplifier? Draw the diagram of
mechanical chopper amplifier and explain its working. (8)
(ii) Draw the ECG curves for N( Myocardial infraction, Coronary insufficiency and Ventr
icular fibrillation. (8)
13. (a) Draw the block diagram of automated electro sphygmomanometer for blood pressure
measurement and explain its operation. (16)
Or
(b) Explain with relevant equations the working and measurement
procedure of Plethysmograph. (16)
14. (a) Draw the block diagram of computer tomography scanner and explain its
operation with emphasis on image reconstruction. (16)
Or
(b) What is n Endoscope? List the types of commonly available endoscopes. With schematic
diagram explain the working of endoscopic Laser
coagulator. (16)
15. (a) Draw the block diagram of synchronized D.C defibrillator and explain
its working. (16)
Or
(b) List the different types of waveforms used for stimulation of muscle and nerves? Draw
the block diagram of a typical Electrotherapeutic
stimulator and explain. (16)

April/May 2008

11(a) Analyse the physiology of heart and lungs and derive an approximate
engineering system equivalent to the same.
Or
(b) Show how an ultrasonic transducer is applied in clinical diagnostic
circuit.
12(a) compare the characteristics of micro needle and surface electrode.
Or
(b) With neat block diagram show how EEG is recorded.
13(a) What is known as korotokoff sound? How will you measure them in
with an indirect method of measurement.
Or
(b) Where do you use a Clarkes electrode? Discuss the method used
for measuring flow rate of O2 in exhaust air.
14(a) Bring out the clinical applications of endoscopy.
Or
(b) Show how computer tomography has revolution the field of
diagnosis explaining its salient features.
15(a) List down the various types of pacemakers describing the working
of any one of them.
Or
(b) write brief notes on the working principles of
(i) nerve stimulators and
(ii) pure tone audiometers.

May /June 2009

11. (A) Explain the Anatomy of the heart and its conduction system with necessary diagram.

11. (B) Explain the action of photoelectric transducer as pressure sensor.

12. (A) Describe in detail about the clinical significance, lead configuration, recording
methods and waveforms of ECG.
12. (B) Describe in detail about the basic component of a biomedical system?

13. (A) Draw the block diagram of Pulsed Doppler blood flow meter and explain its
operations.

13. (B) Explain paramagnetic oxygen analyzer in detail with simplified sketch.

14. (A) Explain different parts of an X-ray machine.

14. (B) Explain in detail about the basic principle of Thermography.With a neat diagram
explain the different parts of the thermal imaging system.

15. (A) Explain the operation and working of short wave diathermy unit with a diagram?

15. (B) Describe the procedure of Haemodialysis with a suitable block diagram.

Nov/Dec 2009

11. (A) Draw he structure of living cell of our body and explain its constituents.

11. (B) Write short notes on:

(i) Strain gauge type chest transducer.

(ii) Thermistor as respiration sensor.

12. (A) Describe about the needle electrode and its types.

12. (B) Explain any four types of surface electrodes.

13. (A) Describe in detail a method to determine total lung capacity.

13. (B) Draw the circuit Diagram of pH meter and explain its working details.

14. (A) With neat diagram explain about the bed side patient monitoring system.

14. (B) Difference between External and Internal Pacemaker

15. (A) Double square pulse defibrillator

15. (B) Heart lung machine – Draw Diagram and explain Working.

April/May 2010

11. (A) Explain the Bio-Medical parameters of Cardio-Vascular system along with
characteristics and corresponding transducer..

11. (B) Explain about the Anatomy and Physiology of nervous system.

12. (A) Discuss in detail the clinical significance, electrode placement, recording methods
and waveform of EEG.

12. (B) Explain with block diagram EMG and its recording method.

13. (A) Explain about the spirometer in detail with necessary sketch.

13. (B) Explain infrared gas analyzer in detail with necessary sketch.
14. (A) Explain in detail explain the working principle of ultrasound system.

14. (B) Explain in detail how 3D images can be formed using CT tomography.

15. (A) List the different modes of operation of Cardiac pacemaker and explain any two.

15. (B) Synchronized d.c defibrillator – Draw Diagram and explain Working.