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Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences

M.B.B.S. PHASE - I Degree Examination – December 2010

Time: 3 Hrs. [Max. Marks: 100]

ANATOMY - PAPER – I (Revised Scheme)

QP Code: 1051
Your answers should be specific to the questions asked.
Draw neat labeled diagrams wherever necessary.

LONG ESSAY 2 X 9 = 18 Marks

1. Describe the temporomandibular joint. Add a note on its applied anatomy

2. Describe the formation, branches, distribution and applied anatomy of median nerve

SHORT ESSAY 10 X 5 = 50 Marks

3. Lateral wall of nasal cavity – features and blood supply
4. Development and common congenital anomalies of tongue
5. Draw and label a microscopic structure of thyroid gland
6. Deep palmar arch
7. Formation, course and tribuataries of coronary sinus
8. Rotator cuff
9. Pleura
10. Trilaminar germ disc
11. Microscopic anatomy of sympathetic ganglion
12. Derivatives of second pharyngeal arch

SHORT ANSWERS 16 X 2 = 32 Marks

13. What is the acrosome reaction
14. Name the layers of the cerebral cortex
15. Name the tributaries of the left brachiocephalic vein
16. Types of pinnate muscles
17. Mention the secretomotor supply of submandibular salivary gland
18. Features of Fallot’s tetralogy
19. Mention the structures passing through the vena caval hiatus of the diaphragm
20. Nerve supply and actions of cricothyroid muscle
21. Name the layers found in the wall of a vessel
22. Name the muscles of the eyeball
23. Nerve supply and actions of lumbricals of hand
24. Mention the constituents of basal ganglia
25. Mention the lymphatic drainage of lungs
26. What are Hassall’s corpuscles
27. Mention the contents of cubital fossa
28. Mention two features of the foetal skull
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Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences

M.B.B.S. PHASE - I Degree Examination - December 2010

Time: 3 Hrs. [Max. Marks: 100]

ANATOMY - PAPER II (Revised Scheme)

QP Code: 1052
Your answers should be specific to the questions asked.
Draw neat labeled diagrams wherever necessary.

LONG ESSAY 2 X 9 = 18 Marks

1. Describe rectum & anal canal under the following headings
a) Gross anatomy b) Supports c) Blood supply
2. Describe sciatic nerve under the following headings
a) Formation b) Relations c) Branches d) Applied importance

SHORT ESSAY 10 X 5 = 50 Marks

3. Relations of pancreas
4. Perinneal membrane
5. Histology of supra renal gland
6. Indirect inguinal hernia
7. Dorsal interosesi muscles of sole
8. Renal artery & its development
9. Supports of uterus
10. Peritoneal recesses
11. Histology of duodenum
12. Formation of rectus sheath

SHORT ANSWERS 16 X 2 = 32 Marks

13. Structures of stomach bed
14. Development of urinary bladder
15. Branches of coeliac trunk
16. Meckel’s diverticulum
17. Superficial inguinal ring
18. Autosomal dominant inheritance
19. Histology of gall bladder
20. Klein felter syndrome
21. Ischial tuberosity
22. Chromosomal bandings
23. Parts of fallopian tube
24. Supports of liver
25. Role of colchicin in lymphocyte culture
26. Gartners duct
27. Histology of spleen
28. Coverings of kidney
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Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences

M.B.B.S. PHASE - I Degree Examination - December 2010

Time: 3 Hrs. [Max. Marks: 100]

PHYSIOLOGY - PAPER I (Revised Scheme)

QP Code: 1053
Your answers should be specific to the questions asked.
Draw neat labeled diagrams wherever necessary.

LONG ESSAY 2 X 9 = 18 Marks

1. Describe the innervation of urinary bladder. Explain how micturation takes place
2. Describe in detail the various methods of Carbon-dioxide transport in the blood. What is Haldane’s
effect?

SHORT ESSAY 10 X 5 = 50 Marks

3. Describe right atrial pressure changes during cardiac cycle
4. Describe the mechanism of generation of impulse in the sino-atrial node. How does the impulse
spread?
5. Describe the role of vasomotor center in regulation of arterial blood pressure
6. Describe the physiological basis of peptic ulcer. How do various drugs act on its treatment?
7. Name the gastro intestinal hormones. Describe the functions of cholecystokinin
8. Describe how dietary protein is converted to aminoacids
9. Explain the role of ‘B’ lymphocytes in immunity
10. Describe the functions of plasma proteins
11. Give a note on fibrinolytic system
12. What is anatomical and physiological dead space? Describe a method to determine anatomical dead
space

SHORT ANSWERS 16 X 2 = 32 Marks

13. What are different methods of inter cellular communication?
14. Explain the factors affecting simple diffusion across cell membrane
15. Explain what is steatorrhoea
16. Explain how gastrin acts on gastric juice secretion
17. Find out mean arterial blood pressure, if systolic pressure is 120 mm Hg and diastolic pressure is 90
mm Hg
18. What is Reynold’s number and what is its significance?
19. Explain the direct effect of CO2 and hypoxia on vasomotor center
20. What is reactive hyperemia? Where does it occur?
21. Explain the role of myoglobin in oxygen transport
22. Explain how water is reabsorbed in collecting duct
23. Explain the intra-pleural pressure changes during respiration
24. Explain the features of Biot’s breathing. In what pathological conditions is it seen?
25. Explain colour index and its significance
26. What are the effects of vitamin B12 and folic acid on erythropoiesis?
27. Mention the functions of Basophils
28. Explain what is irreversible shock
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Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences

M.B.B.S. PHASE - I Degree Examination - December 2010

Time: 3 Hrs. [Max. Marks: 100]

PHYSIOLOGY - PAPER II (Revised Scheme)

QP Code: 1054
Your answers should be specific to the questions asked.
Draw neat labeled diagrams wherever necessary.

LONG ESSAY 2 X 9 = 18 Marks

1. Describe in detail the molecular basis of skeletal muscle contraction
2. Name the hormones of anterior pituitary. Describe the functions and regulation of secretion of
growth hormone. Give a note on Acromegaly

SHORT ESSAY 10 X 5 = 50 Marks

3. Describe the mechanism of speech
4. Describe the functions of Reticular activating system
5. Name the Glial cells. Describe their functions
6. Explain the role of cerebellum in co-ordination of movements
7. Describe the functions and regulation of secretion of Aldosterone
8. Describe the hormonal regulation of menstrual cycle
9. Describe the hormonal control of breast development and lactation
10. Describe the Young – Helmoltz theory of colour vision
11. Explain pupillary light reflex. Describe the pathways involved in it
12. Outline the steps involved in neuro-muscular transmission of impulse

SHORT ANSWERS 16 X 2 = 32 Marks

13. Explain what is withdrawal reflex
14. Explain what is ‘Lead-Pipe’ and ‘Clasp-Knife’ rigidity in what pathological conditions are they found
15. Discuss the functions of angular gyrus
16. Describe the various types of rhythms that make up the electro encephalogram
17. Explain the mechanism of action of thyroxine
18. Name the hormones which produce hyperglycemia
19. Describe the functions of parathyroid hormone
20. Give a note on Myelinogenesis
21. Explain the mechanism of temperature regulation by anterior hypothalamus
22. Explain what is ‘shell’ temperature and ‘core’ temperature
23. Explain what is Kline Feltner’s syndrome
24. What is hypermetropia? How do you correct it?
25. What is Homonymous Hemianopia? Mention the lesions in the visual pathways that produce it
26. Explain what is Tympanic reflex
27. Explain Weber’s test and its significance
28. Describe Taste Pathways
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Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences

M.B.B.S. PHASE - I Degree Examination - December 2010

Time : 3 Hrs. [Max. Marks : 100]

BIOCHEMISTRY (Revised Scheme)

QP Code: 1055
Your answers should be specific to the questions asked.
Draw neat labeled diagrams wherever necessary.

LONG ESSAY 2 X 9 = 18 Marks

1. Describe the pentose phosphate pathway. Why is it called multifunctional? What is the significance
of this pathway
2. Describe the β – oxidation of palmitate. Write a note on its energetics

SHORT ESSAY 10 X 5 = 50 Marks

3. Any three liver function tests
4. Functions of phospholipids
5. Formation of bile acids
6. Detoxication by conjugation with examples
7. Use of phosphate buffer in maintaining acid base balance
8. Applications of DNA recombinant technology
9. Urea cycle and its regulation
10. Facilitated diffusion
11. Factors affecting enzyme activity
12. What is PKU. What are the alternate metablic pathways for the accumulated phenyl alanine? How is
it diagnosed biochemically

SHORT ANSWERS 16 X 2 = 32 Marks

13. Functions of vitamin A
14. Importance of essential amino acids
15. Functions of dietary fibre
16. Biochemical role of thiamine
17. Zymogens
18. Explain any two types of porphyrias
19. Four functions of plasma proteins
20. Respiratory Quotient
21. Structure and functions of any two immunoglobulins
22. Positive nitrogen balance
23. Salient features of chargaff’s rule
24. Secondary structure of proteins
25. Amphibolic role of citric acid cycle
26. Function of free radicals
27. Transports and storage of iron
28. Importance of any two prostaglandins

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