NTRUHS MBBS Physiology January / February 2022 (CBME)

Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences · Physiology · 2022 · January/February · CBME

Questions (12)

1.Describe the structure and function of muscle spindle. List four differences between upper and lower motor neuron paralysis. Explain the physiological basis of anyone feature of upper motor neuron paralysis.
15 Marks
2.Describe the mechanism of action and list the functions of insulin. Write four features of diabetes mellitus. Explain the physiological basis of anyone feature.
15 Marks
3.Functions of thalamus
5 Marks
4.Consensual light reflex
5 Marks
5.Indicators of ovulation
5 Marks
6.Auditory pathways
5 Marks
7.Steps of spermatogenesis and factors affecting it
5 Marks
8.Draw a labelled diagram and give the ionic basis of nerve action potential
5 Marks
9.A 60 year old male presented with mask face, resting tremor of hand and he walked with short, shuffling steps. Also, he was found to have bradykinesia of movements.
5 Marks
10.List the electrical and mechanical properties of smooth muscle
5 Marks
11.Bodily responses activated by cold
5 Marks
12.A 50 year old female complaints of intolerance to heat and increased appetite. She was found to have exophthalmos and sinus tachycardia. a) What is your provisional diagnosis? b) Give the physiological basis of sinus tachycardia and intolerance to heat c) Name a drug used to treat this condition
5 Marks