FINAL EXAM NATIONAL BOARD OF EXAMINATIONS
DECEMBER 2017
PHYSIOLOGY
PAPER IV

POSSESSION/USE OF CELL PHONES OR ANY SUCH ELECTRONIC GADGETS IS NOT PERMITTED INSIDE THE EXAMINATION HALL.
Time 3 hours PHY/D/17/36/IV
Max. Marks 100
Important instructions:
• Attempt all questions in order.
• Each question carries 10 marks.
• Read the question carefully and answer to the point neatly and legibly.
• Do not leave any blank pages between two answers.
• Indicate the question number correctly for the answer in the margin space.
• Answer all the parts of a single question together.
• Start the answer to a question on a fresh page or leave adequate space between two
answers.
• Draw table/diagrams/flowcharts wherever appropriate.
Write short notes on:
1. What is basic electrical rhythm?
Physiological basis of gastro-intestinal motility
Hirschsprung's disease

2. Name the phases of menstrual cycle.
Hormonal regulation of menstrual cycle
Indicators of ovulation

3. Phosphorus homeostatic mechanisms.
Role of estrogen replacement therapy in Osteoporosis
Disuse Osteoporosis.

4. Hypoaldosteronism: Types, causes and characteristic features

5. Define puberty.
Control of onset of puberty
Disorders of onset of puberty.

6. Define infertility.
Classification of female infertility.
Assisted Reproductive technology.

7. Functions of liver
Cause of coma in hepatic encephalopathy
Liver function tests

8. Radioactive Iodine in thyroid disorders.
Wolff-Chaikoff effect
Graves' disease

9. Compare and contrast:
Pre hepatic and Post hepatic jaundice.
True hermaphroditism and Pseudohermaphroditism
5+5
10. Feto-placental Unit
Role of foetus in maintenance of pregnancy
5+5