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01d32f082004e2abc737 | Ans. is 'd' i.e., Hypoglycin A Jamaican Vomiting Sickness Jamaican vomiting sickness is an acute illness caused by the toxin hypoglycin A, which is present in unripened fruit of the ackee tree. When ingested, hypoglycin A is metabolized to produce methylenecyclopropylacetic acid (MCPA). MCPA acts to inhibit the beta-ox... | |
01d7c73f53b1655425e7 | Ans. is 'c' i.e., MIHSeoli cells are stimulated by FSH and secrete :-i) Androgen binding protein (ABP)ii) Inhibiniii) Mullerian inhibiting substance (MIS) or Mullerian inhibiting hormone (MIH)Leydig cells are stimulated by LH and secrete androgens (testesterone), dihydrotestosterone, androstendione, dehydroepiandroster... | |
01d803ff9ac8fbba9f53 | Ans. is 'a' i.e., Depressed nose Saddle nose (Depressed nose)o Nasal dorsum is depressed (sagging of the bridge of nose).o Depressed nasal dorsum may involve either bony, cartilaginous or both bony and cartilaginous components. Most common etiology: Nasal traumao Causes are hematoma, excessive surgical removal, trauma,... | |
01df7599f034062e44a8 | Ans: A i.e. Plague (Yersinia pestis) Bacterial pathogens and their products are potential agents of biological terrorism and biological warfare. These agents can be deployed through simple aerosol delivery systems and thereby cause widespread disease and death. Category A: Category A agents are the highest-priority pat... | |
01e45fa564d3360cc13d | Ans. is 'a' i.e., Complicated cataract Complicated cataracto Complicated cataract refers to the lens opacification secondary to some other intraocular disease. Anterior uveitis is the most common cause. Other causes are posterior uveitis, pars planitis, comeal ulcer, ciliary body tumors, degenerative myopia, retinitis ... | |
01e5e0ee9d0771cdd81e | When a soluble antigen combines with its antibody in the presence of an electrolyte (NaCl) at a suitable temperature and PH, the antigen-antibody complex forms an insoluble precipitate at a suitable temperature and pH, the antigen-antibody complex forms an insoluble precipitate.When, instead of sedimenting, the precipi... | |
01e617ef8eae2b129025 | The testing of evoked potentials is of the greatest utility in detecting subclinical spinal cord and optic nerve lesions. Up to two-thirds of persons with multiple sclerosis have neurologic deficits that are evident on visual or personal somatic evoked potentials but not on physical examination. A "second lesion" of th... | |
01e6314f58e56bb57dc2 | Schwartz writes - In more than 95% of patients with acute appendicitis, anorexia is the first symptom, followed by abdominal pain, which is followed in turn, by vomiting (if vomiting occurs). If vomiting precedes the onset of pain, the diagnosis of appendicitis should be questioned". | |
01e730682bca1ed847a8 | Ans. is 'b' i.e., Hashimoto's Thyroiditis | |
01ec7405b40d1ffce157 | The spinal cord is the locus of complex patterns of rhythmical motions such as to-and-fro movement of the limbs for walking, plus reciprocal motions on opposite sides of the body or of the hindlimbs versus the forelimbs in four-legged animals.All these programs of the cord can be commanded into action by higher levels ... | |
01eceba844b7ebd5025f | Answer is A (Intrathecal methotrexate) Intrathecal ,methotrexate is the chemotherapy of choice for intracranial manifestation of Acute Leukemia Treatment of choice for intracranial ALL Combination of intrathecal methotrexate and cranial irradiation. Agents used for Intrathecal chemotherapy Methotrexate Cytarabine Thiot... | |
01ee356ddbdb3d373fbf | Ulnar nerve is usually spared when brachial plexus is blocked through interscalene approach. Interscalene Block. The interscalene block is the gold standard for shoulder anesthesia and the most commonly used block for shoulder procedures. This approach blocks the brachial plexus at the nerve root or trunk level. Local ... | |
01f4ed0ba9a84baff0bd | Answer is B (Thallassemia) Thalassemia is associated with Hypochromic Microcytic Anemia. | |
01f82eb9f6b3ee31f02a | - Dyskinetic or extrapyramidal cerebral palsy is seen d/t basal ganglia involvement in kernicterus or bilirubin encephalopathy, in the neonatal period. EXTRA EDGE: CEREBRAL PALSY AREA OF BRAIN INVOLVED Spastic diplegia periventricular area (PVL - periventricular leukomalacia/ PVHI- Periventricular hemorrhagic infarct) ... | |
01f87f83e29f7468e751 | Mucoceles are dilated, mucous-containing sacs that are lined by mucous membranes and result from continuous secretions into an obstructed sinus. The frontal sinus is most commonly affected, whereas the sphenoid sinus is rarely involved. Sinus expansion with thinning and remodeling of the sinus walls occurs. When the fr... | |
01ffbf3cddbb17a7795a | Electrocardiographic changes in hypokalemia include broad flat T waves, ST depression, prominent U waves (best seen in the precordial leads) and QT prolongation; these are most marked when serum K+ is <2.7 mmol/L. Ref: Harrison 19e pg: 307 | |
020b68c5ca49d209a410 | Neurosurgery REF: Miller 6th ed 1628, Current Diagnosis & Treatment in Otolaryngology--Head & Neck Surgery 2e "In neurosurgical operations armoured endotracheal tube is used" Three of the more commonly used endotracheal tubes are RAE endotracheal tubes, armoured endotracheal tubes, and laser-resistant endotracheal tube... | |
021456d24fd0175ab8a5 | Anticipation and early aggressive treatment of pulmonary insufficiency by mechanical ventilatory support are critical in managing the seriously ill patient. Readily measured changes that can be used to determine either the need for intubation or the appropriate time for weaning from mechanical respiratory support inclu... | |
02152278a9f8978d9ec4 | Validity: Refers to what extent the test measures which it purports to measure (adequacy of measurement)
Validity has 2 components:
– Sensitivity
– Specificity
Types of Validity:
– Conclusion validity: Defines if there is a relationship between 2 variables
– Internal validity: Assuming relationship between 2 variabl... | |
0216da11516dfd5a46d0 | Ans. is 'b' i.e., % of total body surface areao Rule of 9 (Wallace's formula) - it is used for estimation of bum area The surface area burnt is more important than the degree of bum, in assessing prognosis of a given case. For example, a first degree bum over a wide area is more dangerous than a third degree bum over a... | |
021a79cdf087f423f1d9 | C. i.e. (Radio resistant) (1312 - 13. S. Das 5th) (1385-B & L 25th)* Testicular seminoma is remarkably radiosensitive tumour and vigorous attempt should be made to irradicate the tumour even in patients with advanced diseaseSEMINOMA - is the most common form of testicular tumour in the adult (Between 35 and 45 years). ... | |
021a9e735beedc800f35 | 17 alpha methyl testosterone oral form of testosterone is hepatotoxic , so should not be used for treatment of androgen deficiency Ref Harrison 20th edi page no 2783, tab 384-3 | |
0220de98e99238008154 | Purkinje fiber is a fast-response type or rapidly depolarizing fiber. The rapid depolarization is due a rapid influx of Na+ through the fast Na+ channels. Major current for depolarization in pacemaker cells is due to Ca++ | |
0224b59d755b72b501f8 | Some chronic hepatitis B and C viral infections progress to hepatocellular and/or cholangiolar carcinoma. a-Fetoprotein (AFP) is an oncofetal protein that is a tumor marker for hepatocellular carcinomas and some testicular carcinomas. AFP is normally present in fetal life but not in adults. A serum immunoglobulin level... | |
0224dd7cf66128458b09 | Ans. is 'b' i.e.? CorneaHistology of corneao The cornea has five distinct layers (from superficial to deep) : -Epithelium : - It is the outermost part of cornea and is composed of stratified squamous uon-keratinized epithelial cells.Bowman's membrane : - It is not a true membrane but simply a condensed superficial part... | |
0228491934720ed8ddca | In medicine, the Nicoladoni sign, also Branham sign and Nicoladoni-Israel-Branham sign, is the slowing of the hea rate in response to (manual) compression of an aeriovenous fistula. Robbins 9 th edition page no. 365 onwards | |
02289f4d22f81c7041b6 | The pancreatic islets receive innervation from both the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system. Stimulation of the parasympathetic system increases secretion of insulin from the B cells. Stimulation of the sympathetic system increases glucagon secretion from the A cells. Insulin is inhibited by sympathetic stim... | |
022a105cfaf8aba2a16e | Measel Virus has acidophilic nucleus & cytoplasmic inclusion bodies REF:ANATHANARAYANAN MICROBIOLOGY NINTH EDITION PAGE.512 | |
022bcde7ca5aa6e33241 | Methotrexate targets and inhibits FH2 reductase, which catalyzes the reduction of FH2 to FH4 . Thus, in the presence of methotrexate, FH4 cannot be regenerated, and the body becomes functionally folate deficient. Methotrexate does not interfere with the absorption or reactions of the other B vitamins listed as potentia... | |
022d00dd029a00609968 | ANSWER: (B) Ulcerative colitisREF: Robbins 7th edition page 851, Harrisons Internal Medicine 17th edition chapter 289. Inflammatory Bowel Disease"Pseudopolyps are seen with ulcerative colitis not crohn's disease" Ulcerative ColitisCrohn's DiseaseEPIDEMIOLOGY Incidence (North America) per person-years2.2-14.3/100,0003.1... | |
0234ee5af4a717c12db6 | Ans. (a) Primary structureRef: Harper's Biochemistry, 30lh ed. pg. 26-29, 618-19 |PROTEIN DENATURATION* In quaternary structure denaturation, protein sub-units are dissociated and/or the spatial arrangement of protein subunits is disrupted.* Primary structure, such as the sequence of amino acids held together by covale... | |
023b45783a4e6d259743 | Ans. (D) All of the above(Ref: KDT 8/e p788-789)Doxycycline is drug of choice for ricketssial infections including Q fever and for borrelliosis.It can also be used for leptospirosis for which the drug of choice is penicillin G | |
023fb6ce3030ae57834e | Aspirin inhibits COX enzyme and results in the diversion of AA pathwaytowards LT synthesis. As LTs are powerful bronchoconstrictor agents, these may result in the shoness of breath in patients who are susceptible. Aspirin acetylated COX stas producing lipoxins (known as aspirin triggered lipoxins) that also have bronch... | |
024073f4d715f2c3b791 | Posterior perforation of a gastric ulcer is a rare condition. ... However, ~5-8% of ulcers lie in the posteriorwall of the body of the stomach . When posterior gastric ulcerperforates, it usually penetrates into the lesser sac behind the stomach which is a omental bursa Ref ganong's review of medical physiology 25e p65... | |
0243795611cdd5b39f58 | One half of the dose is eliminated in the first 2 hours so its elimination half-life equals 2 hours. With the passage of each half-life the amount in the body (or in the blood) will decrease to 50% of a former level. Thus, at 6 hours after administration, 3 half-lives have passed: (1) 200 mg to 100 mg, (2) 100 mg to 50... | |
0244da291d1d1154dc2f | Misoprostol (PGE1 analogue) is the MOST SPECIFIC drug for treatment and prevention of NSAID induced peptic ulcer (DOC is PPI). Commonest side effect of PG analogues is diarrhea and colicky abdominal pain. Misoprostol can cause aboion. It is therefore contraindicated in pregnancy. | |
02476d014a3b8d3a1c4b | Ans. C: 9-90 days Acquired syphilis: - Primary syphilis: incubation period 2-3 weeks (range 9-90 days): local infection - Secondary syphilis: incubation period 6-12 weeks (range 1-6 months): generalised infection - Early latent syphilis: asymptomatic syphilis of less than 2 years duration - Late latent syphilis: asympt... | |
02478bbe2eb4f1c6b7ee | Hypocalcemia typically prolongs the QT interval (ST poion), whereas hypercalcemia shoens it .Digitalis glycosides also shoen the QT interval, often with a characteristic "scooping" of the ST-T-wave complex (digitalis effect). Ref Harrison 20th edition pg 1532 | |
02484f67d5ef5dddaeda | Treatment of hyperophic and keloid scars Pressure: local molds or elasticated garments Intralesional steroid injection Excision and postoperative radiation Intralesional excision Laser: To reduce redness Vitamin E or palm oil massage Silicone gel sheeting Excision and steroid injection | |
024bb3595653b55a5987 | Ans. is 'c' i.e., APC * Li-Fraumeni syndrome is due to germ line mutation in p-53 gene.SyndromeGeneChromosome* Familial adenomatous polyposis* APC* 5q21* Familial Wilms tumor* WTl* 11p13* Hereditary breasti ovarian cancer* BRCA1* BRCA2* 17q21* 13q12.3* Hereditary retinoblastoma* RBI* 13q14.2* Multiple endocrine neoplas... | |
024cea9fdf606c171168 | cardiac output rarely occurs immediately after successful defibrillation. If after 2 minutes a pulse is not restored, a fuher biphasic shock of 150-200 joules is given. Thereafter, additional biphasic shocks of 150- 200 joules are given every 2 minutes after each cycle of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). During res... | |
024d1f0e494e4ba02194 | Ans. is 'b' i.e., Enalapril Statin induced myopathy is increased by nicotinic acid, gemfibrozil, erythromycin, clofibrate (Harrison), ketoconazole, cyclosporine and HIV protease inhibitors | |
0250f223fe9a8b7bcafb | Ans. is 'b' i.e., Quinsy Trismus is inability to open-mouth. Normal opening of mouth ranges between 25-50mm. Any value less than this is known as trismus (roughly the opening should permit a minimum of three fingers when inseed sideways). Causes of quinsy are :? A. Common causes Infection around impacted third molor Qu... | |
0251a9c48f91f22b61c5 | Brain tissue is rich in liquefactive enzymes and it lacks stromal support, hence liquefactive necrosis is the type of necrosis that occurs in brain. | |
025249f1813255dad1cd | B. i.e. In pediatrics patient dose should be reduced Because ionizing radiation causes more biological effect in children, it is impoant to adapt CT technical parameters to minimize radiation doseQ. CT Dose index (CTDI) - Is most common parmeter to estimate and minimize patient dose in CTQ. - Integrates the dose delive... | |
025291f7b5061c846dcc | Ans. A. S. dysenteriae. (Ref. Textbook of Microbiology by Ananthanarayan 7th/Pg. 285)SubgroupABCDSpeciesSh. DysenteriaeSh. FlexineriSh. BoydiiSh. SonneiMannitol-AcidAcidAcidLactose---A LateSucrose---A LateDulcitol--Variable-IndoleVariableVariableVariable-Orithine decarboxylase---+Serotypes106 + Variants15Only 1SHIGELLA... | |
0252d03bfd0a8e41b1f5 | Ans. is 'b' i.e., Furosemide Furosemide pharmacokinetics Furosemide is rapidly absorbed orally but bioavailability is about 60%. Lipid solubility is low and it is highly bound to plasma proteins. It is pay conjugated by glucuronic acid and is mainly excreted unchanged by glomerular filtration and tubular secretion. | |
0253925a92130e0f7c52 | Ans. A i.e. Major Histocompatility factor/ MHA-I HLA complex of genes are: HLA-A, B, C (Class I) HLA-D, DR, DQ and DP (class II) CD8 (previously known as T8) molecule is present on suppressor and cytotoxic cells. They recognize antigen by MHC class-I molecule. | |
02594eb14f719474ab6b | The synopsis of forensic medicine & toxicology;Dr k.s narayan reddy; 28th edition; pg.no. 155; Breaking of mandible comes under grievous hu,so the police can arrest the the person who caused the hu without a warrant. | |
025c18c480059b49ce66 | Proximal stripping is the method, by which proximal surfaces of teeth are sliced, in order to reduce the mesiodistal width of the teeth. It is also known by the synonyms - reproximation, slenderization, disking and proximal slicing.
In Carey's analysis, if the difference between the arch length and the tooth material is... | |
0260486f989dcfd5a2b5 | Histamine is formed from histidine by decarboxylation, catalyzed by histidine decarboxylase. The effects of histamine are summarised in Table 16.3. Smooth muscle contraction, enhanced vascular permeability, increased acid secretion are the impoant actions. So histamine causes fall in blood pressure. The major cells pro... | |
026065e86b4e14df5176 | Ref: Textbook of pathology (Harsh Mohan) 6th edition, page No.481 Morphology of Individual Types of Emphysema CENTRIACINAR (CENTRILOBULAR) EMPHYSEMA. Centriacinar or centrilobular emphysema is one of the common types. It is characterised by initial involvement of respiratory bronchioles i.e. the central or proximal pa ... | |
02607023dc96b2e0607d | Ans. A. HIV ELISAHIV ELISA cannot be used in diagnosis of HIV in a child up to 18 months of age.* This is because all neonates born to HIV infected mothers will have IgG antibody in their blood regardless of their infection status.* So up until 18 months of age they will continue to test positive. Hence HIV ELISA shoul... | |
02619c9d86cfb563d722 | Ans. is 'a' i.e., Allergic rhinitis Causes of epistaxiso Causes of epistaxis may be divided into : - i) Local (in nose and nasopharynx), ii) General, iii) Idiopathic.Common causes of epistaxisLocal causesSystemic causeso Trauma (nose-picking, fracture, nose plugs)o Hypertensiono Infection or inflammationo Arteriosclero... | |
02642014e4e57e585c2c | (Phenylalanine hydroxylase) (470 - RS 7th) (366 - U.S)PHENYLKETONURIA - 5 types of hyperphenylalaminemiasHYPER PHENYLALANINEMIASTypeConditionProbable enzyme defectTreatmentIClassical phenyl ketonuriaPhenylalanine hydroxylaseLow phenylalanine dietIIPeristent hyperphenyl alaninaemiaDecreased phenylalanine hydroxylase enz... | |
02679b4fbac1a313768b | Cardiac markers are used in the diagnosis and risk stratification of patients with chest pain and suspected acute coronary syndrome (ACS). The cardiac troponins, in paicular, have become the cardiac markers of choice in acute coronary syndrome which includes NSTEMI. However, in chronic Stable angina, the symptoms arise... | |
0267e0d152b3d5eee1f5 | Chromosomes involved in bipolar disorder are chromosome 18, 21, and 22. | |
02683a9de9df48a55435 | Indications of systemic steroids in psoriasis
Generalized pustular psoriasis of pregnancy/erythroderma (only definitive indication)
Persistent, otherwise uncontrolled, erythrodernzic psoriasis causing metabolic complications.
Generalized pustular psoriasis, if other drugs are contraindicated or ineffective.
Severe pso... | |
026aaef8b88046dc4d38 | This question is tricky one.
Most common cause of left recurrent laryngeal nerve (vocal cord) paralysis is bronchial malignancy at the left hilum.
Second most common cause is iatrogenic (surgical) trauma. | |
026ad9cf4864d31dae3a | Wernicke's hemianopic pupil indicates lesion of optic tract. In this ipsilateral and contralateral light reflex is absent when light is thrown on the temporal half of the retina of the affected side and nasal half of the opposite side;while it is present when light is thrown on the nasal half of the affected side and t... | |
026c1c93927d9ae39bdc | Thromboangiitis obliterans, also known as Buerger diseaserecurring progressive inflammation and thrombosis (clotting) of small and medium aeries and veins of the hands and feet. It is strongly associated with use of tobacco products,primarily from smoking, but is also associated with smokeless tobacco. There are charac... | |
026c24d4532f9ce19e52 | The amygdala (almond shaped) is pa of the basal ganglia, and is situated in the temporal lobe. It has many connections with other pas of the brain, most paicularly with the limbic system, for which reason it is considered pa of the limbic system (although not pa of the limbic lobe itself). The amygdala is critically in... | |
0270fd78919fd07921ca | Ebstein anomaly:Rare cyanotic congenital hea diseaseTricuspid valve malformedPhysiological obstruction across the tricuspid valveDeoxygenated blood shunted from right atrium to left atrium then left ventricleSmall right ventricle in severe cases fails to open pulmonary value and behave like functional pulmonary atresia... | |
0271fa65af47a777fdc1 | <p>In chronic phase of CML,there is excessive proliferation of myeloid cells of intermediate grade(myelocytes & metamyelocytes) & mature segmented neutrophils . Myeloblasts usually do not exceed 10% of cells in the peripheral blood & bone marrow .</p><p>An increase in propoion of basophils up to 10% is a characteristic... | |
02737dde97f775abbd8a | The general visceral efferent fibres (GVE) arises from nuclei of general visceral efferent column and supply the glands and the smooth muscles of vessels and viscera. These fibres form the CRANIAL OUTFLOW of the parasympathetic nervous system. The GVE nuclei are: Edinger Westphal nucleusLacrimatory nucleusSuperior sali... | |
02755736e01991520ff7 | Superior pancreaticoduodenal artery is a branch of gastroduodenal artery arising from the common hepatic artery. The common hepatic artery is a branch of the coeliac trunk. | |
0276416bd57772099c6d | Ans. is 'c' i.e., Oculocardiac reflex * Oculocardiac reflex is most common in pediatric patients undergoing strabismus surgery. Traction on extraocular muscle (especially medial rectus) causes a wide variety of cardia arrhythmias.Oculocardiac reflex* Traction on the extraocular muscles or pressure on globe (eye ball) c... | |
02777fbd4d0c87659a58 | (Normal FSH/LH Ratio) (353-Shaw's 13th)(306-H17th) (331-S14th)POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN SYNDROME (PCOS) or stein-Leventhalsyndrome* Chronic non-involution* Hyperandrogenaemia (raised testosterone antrostenedione DHEA)* Normal or raised oestrogen (E2)* RiasedLH* Low FSH (LH ratio)* Hyperstimulation syndrome is also common in P... | |
027945d1dd432e77758a | Sclerosing osteomyelitis of Garre typically develops in the jaw and is associated with an extensive new bone formation that obscures much of the underlying osseous structure. | |
027c0fb97cd914ef57e8 | Medical Termination of Pregnancy Wilful termination of pregnancy prior to the age of fetal bility has been controversial at all times. However, many governments the world over have liberalized 'Aboion Laws' in keeping with changing times, accepting the recognition of the right of the individual to bear a child at her c... | |
027ccf3480fd23990076 | Ans. is 'd' i.e., Increased lipolysis of TGs | |
027e8c0b768c580531e6 | Ans. D. Trichomonas vaginitis. (Ref Textbook of Gynaecology by D C Dutta 6th/pg. 6850)Textbook of Gynaecology by D C Dutta 5th/pg. 160....under the heading "TRICHOMONAS VAGINITIS99; Subheading "On examination - point (c)99:"In trichomonas vaginitis, vaginal examination may be painful. The vaginal walls become red and i... | |
02821c043c5e666dd3bc | Magical thinking is a form of thinking in which thoughts and ideas are believed to have special powers (eg, to cause or stop outside events) Thought broadcast is a disorder of possession of thought in which patient feels that his thoughts are being broadcasted in outer world and everyone knows what he feels. Echolalia ... | |
028596ddfbfab1ef924d | Ans. D i.e. Method to represent data to the 'man in the street' Pictogram/Pictograph It is an ideogram that conveys its meaning through its pictorial resemblance to a physical object. Pictographs are often used in writing and graphic systems in which the characters are to a considerable extent pictorial in appearance. | |
0285e512dbeb0e5b0ce1 | Ans. (a) Carcinoma Ampulla of VaterRef: Long cases surgery RRM* As per Courvoisier law"GB palpable is due to cancer-Distal CBD or Periampullary cancer" | |
028ce244d5edb372a7e8 | Treatment is by a subtrochanteric corrective osteotomy. | |
028dd237c2855c83a009 | Ans. is 'a' i.e., Reduction of part of stomach Dumping syndrome -o Symptom complex that occurs following ingestion of a meel wrhen part of stomach has been removed or the pyloric sphincter mechanism has been disrupted.o Dumping syndrome refers to a constellation of post-prandial symptoms occuring due to accelerated emp... | |
0290a734100ece4509b5 | During injection of local anesthetic into a dural tear will result in a high block, manifesting as unconsciousness, severe hypotension, and respiratory paralysis requiring (causing hypopnoea). Accidental dural puncture more often results in a severe headache. A common complication of epidural anesthesia is prolonged bl... | |
0294a9656c41dc7e2493 | Components of PCR 1. Template DNA 2. Pair of DNA Primers 3. Thermostable DNA polymerase 4. dNTPs 5. Buffer with divalent cation ddNTP (dideoxynucleotide triphosphates) Not used in PCR; Used in sanger's chain-termination method | |
0294cc3e8bec1094ce20 | Ans. is 'a' i.e., Administer coicosteroids T/T of IgA nephropathy ? o There is no proven t/t for IgA nephropathy. o The primary t/t is proper blood pressure control. The drugs which have been proved useful are :? i) Fish oil (It contains omega - 3 fatty acids). It is an antiinflammatory agent and it prevents the rate o... | |
0297808ede8f0a76f958 | Metastatic calcification can occur in normal tissues whenever there is hypercalcemia.Metastatic calcification can occur widely throughout the body but principally affects the interstitial tissues of the vasculature, kidneys, lungs, and gastric mucosa.( Robbins Basic Pathology, 9th edition, page 26 ) | |
0297aaf16bf91d14eb48 | B i.e. Left to Right Shunt Ground Glass Appearance It is radiological marker of pathology in air space or interstitiumQ. Presents with increased lung density which on chest X Ray obscures broncho vesicular markings (but present on CT ; if bronchial & vascular markings are absent both in X Ray & CT then k/a consolidatio... | |
0297ce0019b1b2b84c67 | Integrase InhibitorsHIV integrase aids the inseion of viral DNA into host cell DNA. This occurs after the viral reverse transcriptase (RNA/DNA-dependent DNA polymerase) produces double-stranded viral DNA. This step is key to the cell becoming a permanent carrier. Two integrase inhibitors, raltegravir and elvitegravir, ... | |
02982ee7e640f40e63ad | Answer is A (Gamma heavy chain disease): Franklin's disease is a gamma beau chain disease. Heavy chain diseases: Characterized by elevated levels of a specific heavy chain of immuno-globulins in blood or urine. Gamma chain Seen in elderly resemble lymphoma. Franklin's disease Alpha chain Saligmann's disease is the most... | |
0299c6be3992e5559958 | Immunoglobulins are secreted from the B lymphocytes. however, T helper cells helps the B cells, by activating it and produce into plasma cells. These plasma cells secrete the immunoglobulins. Thus, T helper cells indirectly helps in secretion of immunoglobulins. Ref: Andrew E. Williams, "The immune system", In the book... | |
029a0f6ab7b3ae8ee18f | Generally bleeding occurs due to injury to aeries but in tonsillectomy it&;s mainly due to paratonsillar vein. 2- Paratonsillar vein. Ref: Dhingra 7e pg 489. | |
029b2bf074e3d62717b6 | Ans is 'd' i.e. Congenital nephrotic syndrome | |
029c3ec478a7a37ae0e3 | Type II Collagen is the major collagen in cartilage.
Type I is the major collagen in Bone, Dermis, ligaments and tendons. | |
029cba8bd17539122a35 | Ref: Ananthanarayan, Paniker CJ. Textbook of Microbiology. 8th Edition. London: John Wiley <PS Sons; 2009. Pg. 284Explanation:Shigella spp. which ferment glucose with production of gas are known as aerogenic Shigella.The Shigella spp. that ferment glucose with production of acid and gas are Newcastle and Manchester bio... | |
029d7b9ca9b0f7584295 | Ans. is 'b' i.e., Streptomycin o Streptomycin and ethambutol are first line antitubercular drugs without hepatotoxicity. | |
02a28c16e6cced12abf7 | Ans. is 'b' i.e., Aplastic crisis Parvovirus B19 selectively infects erythroid precursors and is the most common aetiological agent that induces aplastic crisis in patients with hereditary spherocytosis (and other Hemolytic disorders). Transient aplastic crisis Persons with decreased erythrocytes caused by conditions s... | |
02a2e3c9f12d7f454ca2 | COMPLICATIONS Fetal loss oromandibular limb deformities vaginal bleeding D.C.DUTTA&;S TEXTBOOK OF GYNECOLOGY,Pg no:107,7th edition | |
02a4697df58fb05d1782 | Ans. is 'c' i.e., Lower medial Basal cell carcinoma is the commonest malignant tumor of the lids (90%) usually seen in elderly people. It is locally malignant and involves most commonly lower lid (50%) followed by medial canthus (25%), upper lid (10-15%) and outer canthus. "Basal cell carcinoma is seen in the lower lid... | |
02a811c36f2888270d6c | Rheumatic fever develops after antibodies to surface antigens of group A (beta-hemolytic) streptococci cross react with similar antigens found in the heart, joints, and connective tissue of the skin. Cardiac lesions caused by acute rheumatic fever include endocarditis, myocarditis, and pericarditis, or all three combin... | |
02ab053042969d7e0182 | Pseudomonas affect small children with malnutrition and poor immunity.it colonise airway of patients with cysticfibrosis and cause recurrent pulmonary exacerbations. pathology:well demarcated areas of consolidation and necrosis occur due to vasculitis Ref : ESSENTIAL PEDIATRICS ,O.P.GHAI, PG NO:355,7 th edition | |
02ae6ac4bd93af316391 | Vessels from the glans penis drain into the deep inguinal lymph nodes (gland of Cloquet)From rest of the penis, lymph drains into the superficial inguinal lymph nodes. | |
02b4ad7a0cda0ec90b33 | Rigler's sign - bowel wall outlined by intraluminal and free peritoneal gas. | |
02b4e371059f47c9432d | A i.e. GlycolysisCancer cells derive nutrition from glycolysisQ. Cancer cells are multiplying at a rapid rate for which they need energy. But they lack an extensive capillary network to supply the cells with 02. So the tumor cells have to depend on anaerobic process - Glycolysis for ATP productionRole of glycolysis in ... | |
02b554d36e5f31b96abc | Byssinosis is caused due to inhalation of cotton fibre dust over long periods of time. It leads to pneumoconiosis causing chronic lung disease. Ref: Park 21st edition, page 747. Chapter: Occupational health. | |
02b60c04f2566d834931 | Answer is B (Long term status of blood sugar): `Measurement of glycated haemoglobin is the standard method for assessing long term glycaemic control When plasma glucose is consistently elevated there is an increase in non enzymatic glycation of haemoglobin - small amount of HbA are nonenzymatically glycated to form HbA... |
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