1. Anatomy
  2. 1. Introduction
    2. Head and Neck
    3. Thorax
    4. Upper limbs
    5. Abdomen and Pelvis
    6. Lower limb
  3. Physiology
  4. 7. Function and Structure of muscle
    8. Neuromuscular transmission
    9. Molecular basis of Muscle contraction and Relaxation
    10. Factors influencing the force of contraction in a skeletal muscle
    11. Energy requirements for muscle contraction
    12. Applied physiology of skeletal muscle
    13. Denervated muscles
  5. Pathology
  6. 14. Bone disorders
    15. Joint disorders
    16. Muscle disorders
    17. Skin disorders
    18. Soft tissue disorders
  7. Pharmacology
  8. 19. Skeletal muscle relaxants
    20. Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs
    21. Drugs therapy for Gout
    22. Drugs for rheumatoid arthritis
    23. Histamines and antihistaminics
    24. Antifungal drugs
    25. Antileprotic drugs
    26. Antiseptics and disinfectants
    27. Ectoparasites
  9. Microbiology
  10. 28. Staphylococcus
    29. Actinomycetes
    30. Mycobacterium leprae
    31. Clostridium
    32. Viruses
    33. Oncogenic virus
    34. Cutaneous mycoses
  11. Biochemistry
  12. 35. Fuels of skeletal muscle
    36. Fiber types
    37. Minerals
Biochemistry
37. Minerals
CALCIUM

1.

Mention two causes of hypocalcemia with biochemical basis.

[2071, 2072]

2.

Describe the distribution of calcium and phosphate in our body. Explain the biosynthesis of calcitriol and its role in homeostasis of calcium and phosphate.

[2067]

3.

Explain distribution of calcium and phosphorus in our body.

[2065]

4.

List and explain diseases associated with hypercalcemia.

[2065]

5.

Explain the role of calcium in regulation of skeletal muscle contraction.

[2063]

6.

Explain in brief the hormone that regulates plasma calcium level.

[2058]

7.

Describe the role of hormones in the homeostasis of calcium and phosphate.

[2058]

8.

Give the biochemical basis of: Thiazide diuretics cause hypercalcemia.

[2063]

9.

Explain the role of hormone in calcium regulation.

[2073]

10.

List the different forms of calcium in the blood. How calcitriol maintains the blood calcium level. (1+3)

[2078]

PHOSPHORUS
POTASSIUM