2012-Jan-1st-MBBS Question Papers

Describe thyroid gland under the following headings:

(a) Gross features      (b) Relations                    (c) Blood supply         (d) Applied aspects.

3+2+3+2=10

Describe the course, relations, branches and applied anatomy of ulnar nerve.

2+3+3+2=10

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Flexor retinaculum of hand.

Lateral ventricle

Development of Tongue and its nerve supply

Histology of lymph node

Supinator muscle

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Boundaries of cubital fossa.

Parotid duct

Cauda equina.

Formation and termination of superficial  palmar arch

Branches of radial nerve in the radial groove.

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Describe femoral artery under the following headings:

(a) Origin and course   (b) Relations         (c) Branches             (d) Clinical importance.

3+3+3+1=10

Describe uterus under the following headings:

(a) Ligaments                 (b) Blood supply                (c) Lymphatic drainage (d) Applied aspects.

3+3+2+2=10

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Pericardium.

Histology of kidney.

Turner’s syndrome.

Development of urinary bladder.

Stomach bed.

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Name the derivatives of mesonephric duct.

Perineal body.

Hiltons Law.

Openings in the diaphragm.

Positions of Appendix.

Explain the various factors affecting the enzyme activity. Add a note on the significance of the k_m value of the enzyme.

7+3=10

Discuss the mitochondrial electron transport chain (E.T.C.) and the inhibitors at various sites of this chain.

10

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Detoxification by conjugation.

Glycogen storage diseases.

Fatty liver and lipotropic factors.

Hemoglobinopathies with examples.

Functions and deficiency features of Pyridoxine.

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Define isoenzymes. Give two examples and their diagnostic use.

Functions of Bile Salts.

Energetics of TCA (tricarboxylic acid) cycle.

Define antioxidants. Which Vitamins have antioxidant function?

Respiratory Quotient.

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Describe the steps of transcription in Eukaryotes. Give two examples for post transcriptional modifications.

8+2=10

Discuss the metabolism of calcium under the following sections:

(a) sources  (b) Recommended daily allowance

(c) Functions (any 4) (d) Regulation of Plasma Level (e) Deficiency manifestations

1+1+4+2+2=10

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Plasma buffers and the role of buffers in the regulation of pH.

Mechanisms of action of hormones.

Active transport with 2 examples.

Biological important products derived from glycine.

Enumerate the liver function tests. Explain the detoxification of bilirubin by the liver.

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Role of copper in iron metabolism.

Orotic aciduria

Bonds responsible for maintaining the higher levels of organization of protein structure.

Ribozymes.

Oncofetal antigens.

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Describe the composition, functions and regulation of gastric juice secretion.

2+3+5=10

Describe counter current multiplier system in the kidney.

10

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Mention functions of Platelets.

Cyanosis

Surfactant and its functions

Anaemias

Draw and label waves of ECG (Electro Cardiogram)

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Secretory vesicles

Functions of spleen

Cross matching of blood

Functions of lymph.

Heart sounds.

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Explain the physiological actions of Insulin.

10

Describe the actions of ovarian hormones.

10

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What is blood brain barrier? What is its functions and clinical importance?

What is Referred pain? Explain suitably.

Draw a neat diagram of Light reflex pathway and label it.

Functions of Limbic system.

Family planning methods in males.

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Draw a diagram of sarcomere and label it.

Refractory period.

Where is area number 44 located? What is its functions?

Functions of middle ear.

Adrenogenital syndrome.

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