2018-Jul-1st-MB MBBS Question Papers

Describe the cubital fossa under the following headings:

1. 1. Boundaries
   2. Contents
   3. Applied anatomy

   3+4+3=10

Describe the meninges of the brain.  Add a note on the circulation of cerebro-spinal fluid

7+3=10

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Parotid duct

Development of palate

Corpus callosum

Histology of bone

Carpal tunnel syndrome

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Facial vein

Nerve supply of anterior two thirds of tongue

Sesamoid bone

Bones forming nasal septum

Name the arteries supplying the thumb and the index finger

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Describe the external features of the heart.  Add a note on its blood supply.

         6+4=10

Describe the venous drainage and lymphatic drainage of the lower limb

5+5=10

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Second part of duodenum

Hemiazygos vein

Histology of appendix

Cruciate ligaments

Plantar aponeurosis

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Douglas pouch

Mcburney’s point

Cervical rib

Formation of portal vein

Branches of superior mesenteric artery

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Describe the replication of DNA with illustration.

8+2=10

Discuss the role of buffers and kidney in p^H homeostasis.

3+7=10

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Liver function tests

Metabolic acidosis

Purine catabolism

Structure of immunoglobulin

Structure of plasma membrane

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List the special products derived from glycine

Phenylketonuria

Write the normal values of serum sodium and potassium

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List four iron containing proteins

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List four antioxidants

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Explain the classification of enzymes citing examples.  Give an account on the enzymes of diagnostic importance.

5+5=10

Describe the metabolism of low density lipoprotein (LDL).  Add a note on hypercholesterolemia.

7+3=10

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Homopolysaccharides

Electron transport chain

Functions of Vitamin C

Importance of HMP pathway

Bilirubin excretion

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List any four pathways located in mitochondria

Functions of Vitamin K

Importance of Rapoport Luebering Cycle

List any four causes of hyperbilirubinemia

List any four conjugating agents of Phase II detoxification

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Describe in detail the synthesis, storage and release of thyroxine.

10

Describe the connections and functions of thalamus.

10

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Spermatogenesis

Pupillary reflexes

Dorsal column pathway and its functions

Metabolic functions of cortisol

Paralysis agitans

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Any two tests for pregnancy

Rheobase

Chromatolysis

Cretinism

Castration

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