KNRUHS MBBS Physiology November 2024 (MB2019106 Regular)

MB2019106Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences · Physiology · 2024 · November · Regular

Questions (25)

1.Which of the following describes a connection between components of the basal ganglia? a) The subthalamic nucleus releases glutamate to excite the globus pallidus, internal segment b) The substantia nigra pars reticulata releases Dopamine to inhibit the striatum c) The substantia nigra pars compacta releases Dopamine to excite the Globus pallidus, external segment d) The striatum releases acetylcholine to excite the substantia nigra para reticulata
1 Mark
2.Tetany features include all of the following except: a) Neuromuscular hyperexcitability b) Carpopedal spasm c) Trousseau's sign d) Clotting defects
1 Mark
3.Calcium metabolism is mainly dependent on a) Calcitonin b) Parathormone c) Thyroxine d) Growth Hormone
1 Mark
4.Oogenesis begins: a) From approx 10th week of foetal life b) At term c) After birth d) At puberty
1 Mark
5.First synapse of fibers conducting pain takes place at the level of: a) Medulla to nucleus cuneatus b) Grey matter of dorsal horn of spinal cord c) Medulla in Nucleus Gracilis d) Thalamus in posterior ventricular nucleus
1 Mark
6.Feed forward inhibition: a) Helps to limit the duration of excitation of Purkinje cells produced by any given afferent impulses b) Refers to excitation of granule cells is rapidly stopped by negative feedback loop c) Determines inhibitory Purkinje fiber discharge d) Regulates excitatory mossy fiber discharge
1 Mark
7.Satiety centre in hypothalamus is regulated by: a) Gastric dilatation b) Blood glucose levels c) Blood insulin levels d) Fatty acids
1 Mark
8.Olfactory receptors are: a) Sensitive to physical stimuli b) Rapidly replaced c) Slowly adapting d) Bipolar neurons
1 Mark
9.A patient complaining of muscle weakness was given neostigmine injection, which improves his muscle strength. The Neostigmine acts by a) Blocking the action of acetylcholine b) Interfering with action of amine oxidase c) Interfering with the action of acetylcholine esterase d) Interfering with the action of carbonic anhydrase
1 Mark
10.Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an action potential a) Refractory period b) Conductivity c) Accommodation d) Graded response to increasing strength of stimuli
1 Mark
11.A 48-years old female visits doctor with complaints of weakness, weight gain and feeling of excessive cold. On investigations, her TSH was high and T3, T4 were low. a) Identify the condition. b) Describe in detail the biosynthesis of thyroid hormone. Enumerate the functions of the thyroid hormone in different organ systems. c) List the conditions caused due to the alterations in serum thyroid hormone levels.
15 Marks
12.A male aged 50 years came with progressive loss of vision. On examination, he had loss of vision of temporal quadrants of both eyes. a) Identify the condition and where is the most probable site of lesion. b) Trace the visual pathway. c) Describe the effects of lesion at various levels in its course.
15 Marks
13.Describe the steps involved in the transmission of impulses across the neuromuscular junction. Discuss the role of neuromuscular blocking agents.
6 Marks
14.Mention the stages of Spermatogenesis and describe the role of hormones and factors influencing Spermatogenesis.
6 Marks
15.Enumerate the Functions of thalamus.
6 Marks
16.Describe the tests for ovulation.
6 Marks
17.Discuss the role of skin in temperature regulation.
6 Marks
18.Describe the causes and manifestations of Cushing’s Syndrome.
6 Marks
19.Describe the mechanisms involved in pain modulation.
6 Marks
20.Renshaw cell inhibition.
3 Marks
21.Receptor potential.
3 Marks
22.Describe the rights and responsibilities of patients.
3 Marks
23.List the contraceptive methods in females. Briefly explain the mechanism of action of intrauterine contraceptive devices.
3 Marks
24.Describe Sarco- tubular system in skeletal muscle.
3 Marks
25.Cochlear microphonic potentials.
3 Marks

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