1. Anatomy
    2. 1. Embryology and Development
    2. Spinal cord and Spinal nerves
    3. Meninges
    4. Cerebrum
    5. Brain stem
    6. Cerebellum
    7. Diencephalon
    8. Cranial Nerves and Related Structures
    9. Ventricular system and CSF flow
    10. Special Sense Organs
  2. Physiology
    3. 11. General Neurophysiology
    12. Brain and Higher Functions
    13. Special Sensory Systems
  3. Pathology
    4. 14. Central Nervous System Disorders
    15. CNS Tumors
    16. Eye Disorders
    17. ENT Disorders
  4. Pharmacology
    5. 18. Introduction to autonomic pharmacology
    19. Cholinergic drugs
    20. Anti-cholinergic drugs
    21. Adrenergic drugs
    22. Anti-adrenergic drugs
    23. Drugs used in Glaucoma
    24. Drugs used in the treatment of pain
    25. Alcohols
    26. Sedative Hypnotics
    27. Antipsychotics
    28. Antianxiety drugs
    29. Antidepressants
    30. Analeptic agents
    31. Local anaesthetics
    32. General anaesthetics
    33. Anti-parkinsonial drugs
    34. Drugs used to reduce appetite or In the treatment of obesity
    35. Drugs for eye diseases
  5. Microbiology
    6. 36. Neisseria meningitidis
    37. Polio virus
    38. Rabies virus
    39. Japanese B Encephalitis Virus
    40. Laboratory Diagnosis of Meningitis
  6. Biochemistry
    7. 41. Introduction
    42. Acetylcholine neurotransmission steps
    43. Snake venom
    44. Neurotransmitters
Physiology
11. General Neurophysiology
INTRODUCTION OF NERVOUS SYSTEM

1.

Define:
Excitatory post synaptic potential (EPSP)
a.
b. Electrical synapse

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2.

Define with an appropriate example:
a. Glial cells
b. Synapse
c. Neurotransmitter
d. Tetanus

[2054]

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3.

Explain: Axonal transport

[2053]

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4.

Write short notes on: IPSP

[2053]

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5.

Define the following:
a. Neurotransmitter
b. EPSP
c. Excitatory synaptic transmission

[2067]

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6.

Differences between local potential and action potential.

[2069]

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SYNAPSE

1.

Define a synapse. List the stages in synaptic transmission. Describe briefly synaptic Inhibition.

[2061]

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2.

Write short notes on axonal transport.

[2059]

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3.

Define synapse. Describe the mechanism of synaptic transmission.

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4.

Define synapse. Name the different types of synapses. Enumerate the steps of synaptic transmission. Explain Renshaw cell inhibition.

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SIGNAL TRANSMISSION
AUTONOMIC NERVOUS SYSTEM

1.

Write short notes on:
a. Effect of parasympathetic stimulation of heart.
b. Flight and fight reaction

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2.

Explain briefly the effects of parasympathetic stimulation of the heart, lungs, intestine, eyes, urinary bladder, penis.

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3.

How does sympathetic discharge prepare the individual for the flight and fright affecting different system of the body?

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4.

Explain with example:
a. Sympathetic innervations
b. Neuroendocrinal reflex

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5.

How does sympathetic discharge prepare the individual for flight and fright affecting different systems of the body?

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6.

Write short notes on:
a. Adrenergic receptors

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7.

Effects of sympathetic stimulation on the pupil, heart, intestine and urinary bladder

[2067]

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MOTOR SYSTEM AND NEUROMUSCULAR JUNCTION

1.

List the effects of upper motor neuron lesion.
Write briefly about Babinski's sign.

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2.

Define upper and lower motor neurons.
Mention the effects of upper motor neuron lesion.

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3.

Define the following words and give one example:
a. Synapse
b. Motor unit
c. Tetanus
d. Neurotransmitter

[2056]

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4.

What is motor neuron?
What are the features of lower motor neuron lesion in the man?

[2056]

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5.

Explain the physiological basis of hyperreflexia and hypertonia in upper motor neuron lesion.

[2065]

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6.

Enumerate the differences between upper and lower motor lesion.

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REFLEXES

1.

Define a reflex. Enumerate any five properties of reflex.

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2.

What is monosynaptic reflex? Illustrate with a diagram.

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3.

Explain:
a. Lower motor neuron
b. monosynaptic reflex

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4.

Illustrate withdrawal reflex as polysynaptic reflex arc.

[2055]

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SENSORY SYSTEM

1.

Trace the pathway for pain sensation from receptor in the skin to brain.

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2.

Define and illustrate:
a. Mechanoreceptor as receptors
b. Lateral spinothalamic tract

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3.

Define proprioception. Describe the pathway which carries this sensation from the periphery to the brain. Name one disease which damages this tract.

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4.

Describe how thermal sensation is carried to the centre from the periphery? Outline the neural connection and the pathway with diagram.

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5.

What is the function of Posterior column

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6.

Write short notes on:
a. Posterior column
b. Corticospinal tract
c. Anterior horn cells

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7.

Explain with appropriate illustration:
a. Mechanism of sensory transduction mediated by a mechanoreceptor
b. Mechanism of referred pain

[2056]

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8.

Describe shortly how touch sensation is carried to the center from periphery. Outline the neural connection and pathways.

[2053]

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9.

Define sensory transduction and illustrate it with one sensory modality.

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10.

Describe the dorsal column medial lemniscus pathway and name the sensations carried by it.

[2067]

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11.

Trace the pathway for pain sensation from trunk. Explain the basis of procedures for relieving pain.

[2072]

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12.

What are proprioceptive sensations? Describe the pathway of proprioceptive impulses. What are the functions of proprioceptors in the body?

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[2073]

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13.

Draw a labeled diagram to show the pathway for pain sensation from the peripheral parts of our body. Explain endogenous analgesic system.

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[2076]

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14.

Define sensory receptors. Classify them and explain the properties of sensory receptors.

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[2076]

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15.

Define sensory receptor. How do you classify receptors on the basis of stimulus modality? Describe the pathway that carries sensation of fine touch.

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MAINTENANCE OF POSTURE AND RETICULAR FORMATION
RETICULAR FORMATION
SLEEP