UPSC Mains MEDICAL-SCIENCE-PAPER-I 2016

Describe dermatomes of lower limb.

Describe the development of interatrial septum.

Draw a diagram to depict blood flow in left versus right coronary artery.

Discuss the neurophysiological basis of sleep.

Give the role of vitamin C in scurvy and cholesterol metabolism.

Enumerate the thyroid function tests. Give the biochemical findings in hyper- and hypo-thyroidism.

Describe the process of thrombolysis. Write briefly about anti-coagulants.

Give a brief account of ulnar nerve.

Describe the role of cerebellum in regulation of posture and movement. What is cerebellar ataxia?

Describe the cutaneous nerve supply of dorsum of foot.

Outline the biochemical functions and the deficiency symptoms of sulphur-containing vitamins.

Describe the hip joint under the following headings : Classification

Movements

Blood supply

Ligaments

Name the hormones secreted by pituitary gland. Describe the role of growth hormone in the body.

What is the basic principle behind the RFLP technique? Outline the clinical applications of RFLP.

What are sequential myocardial changes in myocardial infarction?

Describe pathogenesis and laboratory diagnosis of extra-intestinal amoebiasis.

Discuss the mechanism of COX-2 inhibitor induced cardiovascular toxicity.

Discuss the laboratory investigations in a case of myocardial infarction.

Discuss the physiological action, clinical features and post-mortem findings in a case of death due to alprazolam poisoning.

What is dysplasia? How will you differentiate it from metaplasia?