2013-Jul-1st-MBBS

Classify white matter of cerebrum.  Write in detail about corpus callosum.

3+7=10

Describe the ulnar nerve under the following headings

a) Course

b) Relations

c) Branches

d) Applied anatomy

2+3+3+2=10

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5x4=20

Ligamentum denticulatum

Maxillary Air Sinus

Development of Hypophysis Cerebri

Microscopic Anatomy of Hyaline Cartilage

Nasopharynx

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5x2=10

Chorion

Artery of cerebral Hemorrhage

Prochordal plate

Actions of Thenar muscles

Corpora Quadrigemina

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Describe the arches of foot and its applied Anatomy

6+4=10

Describe the visceral surface of the liver.  Add a note on the development and microscopic appearance of liver.

4+3+3=10

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Coronary Sinus

Internal Mammary Artery.

Development of Pancreas

BARR - BODY

Relations and Histology of Ovaries

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Pleural recesses

Foramen of Winslow

Cruciate anastomosis

Tensor Fascia Lata

Sinuses of Pericardium

Explain the reactions of citric acid cycle emphasizing energy yield and amphibolic use of intermediates.  Add a note on the energetics.

6+4=10

Describe the ketogenesis pathway and explain its significance.  What are the tests done to detect the presence of ketone bodies in urine?

5+4+1=10

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Both cellulose and starch are homopolysaccharides of glucose yet humans digest only starch.  Explain why?

Porphyrias

Type I glycogen storage disease.

Serum lipoproteins

High energy compounds

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Explain why Thiamine deficiency is one of the causes for lactic acidosis

Effect of temperature on enzyme activity

Sources and deficiency manifestations of Vit.A

Proenzymes

Name different types of α-Thalassemias

With the help of a diagram,  describe the process of transcription.  Add a note on post transcriptional modifications.

6+4=10

Enumerate kidney function tests and liver function tests.   Write in detail about one kidney function test and one liver function test.

2+2+3+3=10

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Explain the absorption, transport and storage of dietary iron in the body.

Requirement, sources and biochemical functions of Selenium.

Describe Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) with diagram and list out two uses of it.

Compare and contrast (1 similarity and 2 differences) DNA polymerase and RNA polymerase

Androgens – Biosynthesis and Physiological and Biochemical functions.

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Chemical Carcinogens

Biochemical functions of oxytocin

How oxalates in diet inhibit absorption of iron and calcium ?

Define Osmolarity and Osmolality

Serum alpha fetoprotein and carcinoembryonic antigen

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Name the blood group systems.   Explain basis for its classification.  Add a note on its clinical importance.

3+4+3=10

2)

Define cardiac out put, mention the factors affecting cardiac out put, describe one method of measurement of cardiac out put.

1+4+5=10

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3)

Properties of cardiac muscle

4)

Composition and functions of Gastric Juice.

5)

Juxta medullary nephron

6)

Heat loss mechanism

7)

Secondary active transport

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8)

Land Steiner’s Law

9)

P.R Interval

10)

Artificial respiration

     11)  

Control of Salivary Secretion

     12)

Respiratory distress syndrome

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Define pain.  Describe the pathway for pain sensation with neat diagram.  Explain referred pain.

1+6+3=10

Name the hormones produced by supra renal glands.  Describe the secretion regulation and action of any one of them.

2+8=10

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Colour blindness

Hyperglycemic hormones

Excitation contraction coupling

Spermatogenesis

Contraceptive methods in females

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Tests for hearing

REM sleep

Corpus luteum

Myopia

Cretinism

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