UPSC Mains 2016 Medical Science Optional Paper I questions

28 questions from the Civil Services (Main) Examination 2016. Official UPSC paper (PDF) · All Medical Science Optional PYQs

1. Describe dermatomes of lower limb.

2. Describe the development of interatrial septum.

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

4. Discuss the neurophysiological basis of sleep.

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

6. Enumerate the thyroid function tests. Give the biochemical findings in hyper

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

8. Give a brief account of ulnar nerve.

9. Describe the role of cerebellum in regulation of posture and movement. What is

10. Describe the cutaneous nerve supply of dorsum of foot.

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

    15 marks

12. Describe the hip joint under the following headings

    20 marks

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

    15 marks

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

16. What are sequential myocardial changes in myocardial infarction?

17. Describe pathogenesis and laboratory diagnosis of extra-intestinal amoeblasis.

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

19. Discuss the laboratory investigations in a case of myocardial infarction.

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

21. What is 'dysplasia? How will you differentiate it from metaplasia?

    20 marks

22. Discuss the pathogenecity and laboratory diagnosis of meningococcal meningitis.

    15 marks

23. Describe various possible injuries and cause of death in case of successful hanging.

    20 marks

24. Define rape and write about various tests to detect semen. liposomal amphotericin-B is preferred over conventional formulation of the drug in the treatment of systemic mycosis low-dose aspirin is used for the prevention of re-infarction.

25. Describe laboratory diagnosis of AIDS.

26. Describe laboratory diagnosis of cryptococcosis.

    20 marks

27. Classify acute myeloid leukemia by FAB classification. What is the blood picture in a'case of acute promyelocytic leukemia?

28. Discuss briefly the mechanism of action, uses and side effects of the following