KUHS First Professional MBBS Degree Examination 1401 March 2012 PHYSIOLOGYPAPER II Question Paper

1401 March 2012 PHYSIOLOGYPAPER II

Q.P. Code: 1401 Reg. no.: …………………
First Professional MBBS Degree Supplementary Examinations, March 2012
PHYSIOLOGY- PAPER II
Time: 3 Hours Total Marks: 50
? Answer all questions
? Draw Diagrams wherever necessary

Long Essay: (10)1. A patient developed carpopedal spasm after thyroid surgery. During examination,
tapping over the facial nerve resulted in contraction of facial muscles
? What is the clinical diagnosis, mention the cause
? What is the clinical sign elicited by tapping the facial nerve.
? Name one another clinical sign elicited in this condition and how is it elicited
? Name the hormones pertaining to the clinical condition. Describe the functions
of any one of them.
? What treatment would you recommend for the patient (2+1+2+3+2=10)Short Essay: (2×5=10)2. Describe the role of hypothalamus in the regulation of food intake.
3. Connections and functions of basal ganglia.
Write briefly on
4. Tests for ovulation
5. Physiological actions of glucagon on carbohydrate metabolism
6. Hormones regulating spermatogenesis.
7. Describe the role of basilar membrane in frequency discrimination
8. Accommodation reflex (5×3=15)Draw and label (2×2? =5) 9. Posterior column tracts
10. Mechanism of action of thyroid hormone on intracellular receptor
Explain the physiological basis of the following
11.Sensory homunculus
12.Reciprocal innervation
13. Contraceptive pills
14. Fluent aphasia
15.Glucocorticoids in stress (5×2=10)
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