KUHS MBBS Physiology Previous Question Paper - May 2023 (114001 2019 Scheme)

114001Kerala University of Health Sciences · Physiology · 2023 · May · 2019 Scheme

Questions (22)

1.A 40- year old female patient reported that she was feeling very weak. Her arms and legs were thin but abdomen, upper back and face were full with deposition of fat. She had also noticed that minor injuries were resulting in bruises and taking a long time to heal. Reddish purple striations were seen in the skin of her abdomen. Her blood pressure was180/100 mmHg, pulse rate was 99/min. a) Identify the condition. b) Discuss the physiological basis for the above condition c) Discuss the physiological and pharmacological actions of glucocorticoids
15 Marks
2.Explain the connections and functions of cerebellum. Add a note on clinical symptoms seen in cerebellar lesions.
15 Marks
3.Describe otolith organs and their functions
8 Marks
4.Describe endometrial changes that occur during a normal menstrual cycle. Name the hormone responsible for each phase.
8 Marks
5.Draw the accommodation reflex pathway. Describe the changes occurring in accommodation.
8 Marks
6.Discuss the ionic basis for action potential of a nerve fiber.
8 Marks
7.Explain the different transport mechanisms across a cell membrane.
8 Marks
8.Explain the physiological basis of Parkinson’s disease.
4 Marks
9.Describe the physiological basis of cretinism.
4 Marks
10.Draw a labeled diagram of visual pathway. Explain the physiological basis of macular sparing
4 Marks
11.Define chronaxie and rheobase. Explain strength duration curve with the help of a diagram
4 Marks
12.Explain the physiological basis of myasthenia gravis.
4 Marks
13.Babinski sign is positive in................
1 Mark
14.In Argyll Roberson pupil, the reflex which is lost ............
1 Mark
15.In Turners syndrome, karyotype pattern is .........
1 Mark
16.Resting membrane potential of a skeletal muscle is............
1 Mark
17.The part of a neuron in which action potential initiates is............
1 Mark
18.The type of muscle found in the iris of the eye is ..........
1 Mark
19.Neurotransmitter secreted at the Autonomic ganglia is.........
1 Mark
20.Adrenal medullary hormones belong to a chemical class of........
1 Mark
21.Cells of testis that secrete testosterone is ........
1 Mark
22.The condition in which carpopedal spasm seen is .........
1 Mark

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