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Ans. is 'b' i.e., Astrocytoma o Most common glial tumor-Astrocytomao Most common meningeal tumor-Meningioma Conventional classification of CNS tumorso Conventionally, CNS tumors are classified into following three groups1) Glial tumors :- Primary tumors of the CNS that arise from the three glial cells present in the CN... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Ceftriaxone Recommended Rx of Gonococcal infection (Penicillinase producing NG):* Gonococcal infection of cervix, urethra, pharynx, rectum# First line - Ceftriaxone, ciprofloxacin, ofloxacin.# Alternatives - Spectinomycin, ceftizoxime, cefotetan.* Gonococcal conjuctivitis and ophthalmia neonatorum - C... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Spores of Bacillus stearothermophilus are used as a control in an autoclave.
“Sterilization control of autoclave: For determining the efficacy of moist heat sterilization, spores of Bacillus stearothermophilus are used as the test organism.
This is a thermophilic organism with an optimum growth temperature of 55-60 deg... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
(Refer: Rajesh Bardale - Principles of Forensic medicine & Toxicology, 1st edition, pg no: 504, 5505)
Clinical features of Aconite poisoning
Fatal dose – 1 to 2 gram of root and 3 to 5 mg of aconitine
Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea
Salivation
Tingling and numbness in the mouth and face
Palpitation
Weakness
Hypotensio... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
It is one of the forms of "calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate" (CPPD) arthropathy.
Pseudogout commonly involves the larger joints.Knee joint is most commonly involved; other sites are wrist, elbow, shoulder, ankle. Involvement of small joints is uncommon.
The radiologic hallmark of CPPD is "chondrocalcinosis". Chondrocalc... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Nitrosoureas o Nitrosoureas are highly lipid soluble and can cross blood brain barrier --> used in brain tumors like gliomas. | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Ans. A: Acute anxietyPanic attack has been described as an episode of incredibly intense fear or apprehension that is of sudden onset. A panic attack is a discrete period of intense fear or discomfo in which symptoms developed abruptly and reached a peak within 10 minutes.The symptoms of a panic attack commonly last ap... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
MC site for contrecoup injury is the Frontal lobes (tips of the frontal poles/orbital surface) and may be symmetrical, if a person falls on the occiput. In temporal or parietal impacts, the contrecoup lesions are usually on the contralateral surface ofthe brain. It is rare for a fall on the frontal region to produce oc... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Ernest Rutherford is known as the father of nuclear physics. He discovered the concept of radioactive half-life, proved that radioactivity involved the transmutation of one chemical element to another, and also differentiated and named alpha and beta radiation. Henri Becquerel - discoverer of radioactivity. Marie Curie... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
The incidence of ovarian cancer is reduced by 40% and uterine malignancy by 50% if taken for 1 year, and this effect lasts as long as 10 years after stoppage. The risk decreases with duration of its use. Reference : Shaw's Texbook of Gynaecology 16th edition page no 274 | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
"The most common cause of superficial thrombophlebitis is iatrogenic, especially with intravenous cannulations and infusions." | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Answer- C. AIONThe most common ocular manifestation of giant cell aeritis is visual loss, most commonly secondary to anterior ischemicoptic neuropathy (AION) due to occlusion of sho posterior ciliary aerities.Ophthalmic aery involvement can lead to sudden blindness which is the most feared complication of temporal aeri... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Isocitrate dehydrogenase & Malate dehydrogenase
According to older calculations, 3 ATPs (via NADH) are formed at : (i) Isocitrate dehydrogenase, (iii) a-ketoglutarate dehydrogenase, and (iii) Malate dehydrogenase.
However, according to recent studies only 2.5 ATPs are produced (via NADH) at all these steps. | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Ans: a (Edward Jenner) Ref:Ananthanarayan, ed, p. 457Early live vaccine such as Jenner's pox vaccine, were developed emperically from natural viruses.Sabin's name is related to oral polio vaccine.Salk's name is related to killed polio vaccine.This is a question based on historic importance. | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Ans A TalusRef: Snell s Clinical Anatomy, pg. 354Ref states: "Numerous important ligaments are attached to talus, but no muscles are attached to this bone"Extra MileSUPERFICIAL GROUP OF MUSCLES IN THE POSTERIOR COMPARTMENT OF LEG (SPINAL SEGMENTS IN BOLD ARE THE MAJOR SEGMENTS INNERVATING THE MUSCLE)MuscleOriginInserti... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Category 1 Incomplete assessment, need additional imaging evaluation Category 2 Negative, routine mammogram in 1yr is recommended Category 3 Benign findings, routine management in 1 year is recommended Category 3 Probably benign findings, sho term follow up suggested Category 4 Suspicious abnormality, biopsy should be ... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Ans. Allergic | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Muscae volitantes: These are physiological opacities and represent the residues of primitive hyaloid vasculature. Patient perceives them as fine dots and filaments, which often drift in and out of the visual field, against a bright background (e.g., clear blue sky). Ref:comprehensive ophthalmology AK Khurana page no 24... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
MAMMARY GLAND:- Modified sweat gland in superficial fascia of pectoral region. Rudimentary in males. Located in superficial fascia. Extend: veically- 2nd to 6th rib Horizontally- lateral border of sternum to mid axillary line. LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE:- Lymph nodes:- 1. Axillary-anterior, posterior, central and lateral. 2. I... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Ans. is 'd' i.e., Vagina, anus, and mouth * The law defines rape as sexual intercourse with a female without the consent of the female.* "Intercourse" must involve some penetration, but not necessarily ejaculation, and anal or oral penetration by the penis is also regarded as rape, as is forcible intercourse by a husba... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Tegmen tympani Roof (superior wall) of middle ear is formed by tegmen tympani. | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Ans. is 'b' i.e., The total bilirubin concentration in the serum increases by 1 mg/dl per day | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Ans. (d) Suitable For Patients With Stricture Bowel(Ref: Bailey and Love 26th edition Page 205)* Capsule Endoscopy is not suitable for patients with strictures. | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
H.influenzae, H.haemolyticus, and H.aegyptius: requires both factor X and VH.parainfluenzae, H.parahaemolyticus, and H.paraphrophilus: Requires only factor VH.aphrophilus: Doesn't require both factors(Ref: Ananthanarayan 9th edition, p328) | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Ans. is b, i.e. CINRef: Novak 14th/ed, p490; CGDT 10th/ed, p577-578; Jeffcoate 7th/ed, p614Postmenopausal bleeding is defined as bleeding which occurs after 12 months amenorrhea in a middle aged women.Causes of Post-Menopausal Bleeding:* Exogenous estrogen (HRT)* Vaginitis - tubercular, Candida, chlamydia, senile* Endo... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
increase secretion of renin causes sodium retention, potassium excretion, increase ECF volume, magnesium retention ( Harrison 17 pg 2251) | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Wegener's granulomatosis involves small vessels | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Weil felix reaction | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Juxtamedullary nephron one whose proximal convoluted tubule is close to the coicomedullary border and whose loop of Henle extends deep into the renal medulla. Ref: Ganong's review of medical physiology; 24th edition; page no; 674 Ref of img: | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Relations of stomachAnteriorly: The anterior abdominal wall, the left costal margin, the left pleura and lung, the diaphragm, and the left lobe of the liverPosteriorly: The lesser sac, the diaphragm, the spleen, the left suprarenal gland, the upper pa of the left kidney, the splenic aery, the pancreas, the transverse m... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Collagen cross-linking: Cross linking occurs when a protein linked to other protein,lipid or sugar which is necessary for normal collagen function. Abnormal cross linking causes wrinkles/ages skin which is due to glucose mediated advance glycation end products(AGE),UV mediated free radical damage. Collagenase: Defect i... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Ans. is 'a' i.e Rt. Leg and perineum Paracentral lobule:On the medial surface of cerebral hemisphere, the U shaped gyrus around the end of the central sulcus is the paracentral lobule.Motor cortex is located in the precentral gyrus on the superolateral surface of the hemisphere and in the anterior part of the paracentr... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Ans. is 'd' i.e., Urea Renal handling of various plasma constrituents in a normal adult human on an average diet. Per 24 Hours SubstanceFitteredReabsorbedSecretedExcretedPercentage ReabsorbedNa+ (mEq)26,00025,850 15099.4K+(mEq)600560a5029093.3C1- (mEq)18,00017,850 15099.2HCO3-mEq)4,9004,900 0100Urea (mmol)870460 b 4105... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
B i.e. Conus medullaris syndrome | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
The basilar membraneis widest (0.42-0.65 mm) and least stiff at the apex of the cochlea, and narrowest (0.08-0.16 mm) and stiffest at the base (near the round and oval windows). High-frequency soundslocalize near the base of the cochlea, while low-frequency sounds localize near the apex. Ref otolaryngology dhingra 3/e ... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Golden rice:
Variety of rice produced through genetic engineering to boisynthesize beta carotene, a precursor of vitamin A.
The distinct golden colour is due to the beta carotene content.
It is indented to produce a fortified food to be grown and consumed in areas with a shortage of dietary vitamin A.
Golden rice diff... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Ans. B: TyphoidIn typhoid fever there is at first a general swelling of the Peyer's patch; it is an inflammatory swelling accompanied by abundant infiltration of leucocytes which occupy both the closed follicles and the mucous membrane. As the time goes on the whole tissue gets more and more infiltrated with leucocytes... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Even if you don't know about all the options and you just know about P body you can answer this question. The P body is a cytoplasmic organelle involved in mRNA metabolism. Here is where miRNA-mRNA complexes are temporarily stored. They can either undergo degradation or mRNA can be released back for translation. Nucleo... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Ans. Retinopathy of prematurity | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Cognisible and bailable Stalking Unwanted or obsessive attention by a person or group towads other person. In 2013, Indian Parliament made amendments to the IPC, introducing stalking as a criminal offence. Stalking has been defined as a man following or contacting a woman, despite clear indication of ... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
A i.e. Maternal inheritance; B i.e. Mitochondrial disease is associated mostly with Mutation & some have deletion; C i.e. Not highly conserved & has high mutation rate; | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Ans. is 'b' i.e. Survival The Kaplan-Meier estimator (also known as the product limit estimator) estimates the survival function from lifetime data. In medical research, it is used to measure the fraction of patients living for a certain amount of time after treatment. | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Mode is the most frequently occurring value in the distribution.
However sometimes, there are two (instead of one) most frequently occurring values in the distribution. This is known as bimodal distribution.
For bimodal distribution:-
Mode = 3 median – 2 mean
In the question median is 3 and mean is 2. Thus, Mode = 3 ... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Class 1 - Mild ankyloglossia - 12-15 mm
Class 2 - Moderate ankyloglossia - 8-11 mm
Class 3 - Severe ankyloglossia - 4-7 mm
Class 4 - Complete ankyloglossia - 0-3 mm. | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Ans. (a) HypogastrinemiaRef: Sabiston 20th edition, Page 1291* This is a case of Short Bowel syndrome:# Malabsorption# Steatorrhea# Vitamin B12 deficiency (Terminal ileal resection)# Vitamin A, D, E, K deficiency (Due to steatorrhea fat soluble vitamins lost)# Gall stones (Cholesterol type)# Renal stones (Calcium oxala... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Maximum concentration delivered by ventimask (venturimask) is 60%. | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
vaccine available for mumps is an highly efectuve live attenuated vaccine.the major strains include,jeryl lynn,leningrad3,L-zagrib etc.as with most other live attenuated viral vaccine it should not be adminitered during pregnancy due to immunocompromiseref;parks textbook,ed22,pg144 | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
- Given features suggests the diagnosis of Macroangiopathic hemolytic anemia Macroangiopathic hemolytic anemia most commonly results from direct erythrocyte trauma due to abnormal vascular surface (e.g., prosthetic hea valve, synthetic vascular graft). Anemia is mild to moderate & is accompanied by an appropriate retic... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Klinefelter syndrome is seen in 1:500 males. The patient with this rare disorder externally resembles a male in general body conformity, the penis is small or normal in size, the testes are small, but as a rule are normally placed. Sterility is common, gynaecomastia is frequently present the voice may be high pitched, ... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Raised intraocular pressure The most common risk factor known is increased intraocular pressure (lOP)o Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases causing optic nerve damage i.e., glaucoma is a chronic, progressive optic neuropathy caused by a group of ocular conditions which lead to damage of optic nerveo Op... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Sphenopetrosal synchondrosis is cailagenous union b/w lateral half margin of great wing of sphenoid & petrous bone. On the under surface of sphenopetrosal synchondrosis, is a furrow, the sulcus of auditory tube for lodgement of cailagenous pa of auditory tubeQ | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Ans. is 'B' i.e., HOCM Congestive hea failureCardiac arrhythmiaso Atrial fibrillation | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Uterine aeries arise from internal iliac aery or hypogastric aery. It runs downwards and forwards along the lateral pelvic wall until the base of the broad ligament. Ref: Gray&;s anatomy text book of anatomy | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Ans. is c i.e. First trimester aboion | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Ans. is 'c' i.e.. Ribosomes o Although both ribosomes & RER are involved tn synthesis of protein, the cellular component on which all intractions take place to synthesize the protein is ribosome.Proteins synthesized by polyribosomesCytosolic (free) PolyribosomesBound (rough ER) Polyribosomeso Cytosolic proteins, e.g., ... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
PSA velocity Several refinements have been proposed to increase the sensitivity of the serum PSA for younger men more likely to die of prostate-cancer, while reducing the frequency of diagnosing cancers of low biologic potential in elderly men more likely to die of other causes. These modifications include age-specific... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Immunoglobulin transfer (Ref: Ananthanarayan, 9th/e, p. 82 - 83 and 8th/e, p. 86, 87)* Immunoglobulin transfer gives passive immunity.* Rest of the other options are examples of active immunity. | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Typhoid Labarotary Diagnosis : 'BASU' Mneumonic Test of diagnosis Time of diagnosis Remarks Blood culture 1st Week Mainstay of diagnosis Antibodies (Widal test) 2nd Week Moderate, sens, spec Stool culture 3rd Week Urine test 4th Week Newer tests IDL Tubex test Detects IgM antibodies TYPHI DOT Detects IgM and IgG Ab TYP... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Fixation is concept introduced by Sigmund Freud, he explains this in his each stage of Psychosexual stages of development. Ref: Synopsis of Psychiatry, 11e, pg 157. | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Epidermolysis Bullosa simplex : defect in K5 and K14
Epidermolysis Bullosa Junctionalis : defect in Laminin
Epidermolysis Bullosa Dystrophica : defect in collagen 7
Epidermolysis Bullosa Acquisita : absence of collagen 7 | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
A i.e. GlucokinaseIn glycolysis insulin acts on hexokinase IV (i.e. glucokinase) and hexokinase IIQ but not on other (I & III) hexokinase | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
The thymus, derived from the third pair of pharyngeal pouches and inconsistently from the fouh pair, is divided into an outer coex and an inner medulla and is composed of lymphocytes and epithelial cells. The lymphocytes are mainly T cells, which are immature (thymocytes) in the coex and are mature in the medulla, wher... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
c. Chromosome 13(Ref: Nelson's 20/e p 2476-2478, Ghai 8/e 614-615)Retinoblastoma (RB) geneIt is located on chr 13q14; its mutation or deletion is responsible for hereditary form of RetinoblastomaIt encodes the retinoblastoma protein, a tumor suppressor protein that controls cell-cycle phase transition and has roles in ... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Antiplatelet drugs like asprin and clopidogrel prolong the bleeding time Anticoagulant drugs prolong the clotting time Drugs interfering with extrinsic pathway like Warfare in prolonged the PT Drugs interfering with intrinsic pathway like heparin prolong the aPTT. Thrombin time is prolonged in cases of afibrinoginemia ... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Ans. (a) Factor H(Ref: Robbins 9th/pg 162-164)The alternative pathway, can be triggered by microbial surface molecules (e.g., endotoxin, or LPS), complex polysaccharides, cobra venom, and other substances, in the absence of antibodyFactor I and H inhits complement activation | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
D i.e. None | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Pneumonic plague is spread by droplet infection. The bacilli spread through the lungs producing hemmorhagic pneumonia. Cyanosis is very prominent. The bloody mucoid sputum that is coughed out contains bacilli in numerous numbers. Pneumonic plague is highly infectious and in untreated patients almost invariably fatal. R... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Pilocarpine Treatment of angle closure glaucomao Definitive treatment (treatment of choice) is surgery. However, intially drugs are used to decrease IOP during an acute attack. Approach of treatment is as follows:-Start i.v. mannitol or i.v. acetazolamideWhen IOT starts falling, start topical pilocarp... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
According to casper's dictum, a body decomposes in air twice as rapidly as in water and 8 times as rapidly as on earth. | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Ans. is a i.e. Cystocoele Genital prolapse : refers to protusion of the pelvic organ into or out of the vaginal wall. Classification of prolapse Anterior vaginal wall : upper two thirds - cystocoele Cytourethrocoele lower one third - urethrocoele Posterior vaginal wall : upper one third - enterocoele (pouch of Douglas ... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
The cause of physiological edema is due to increased venous pressure of the inferior extremities by the gravid uterus pressing on the common iliac veins Edema disappears on rest with foot end elevation Salt restriction, diuretics and fluid restriction have no role in management of physiological edema Diuretics and flui... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Clinical features of neonatal septicemia
The most common and characteristic manifestations is an alteration in the established feeding behaviour baby refuses to suck and becomes lethargic, inactive or unresponsive. | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Hypoglycemic attacks are part of Whipple's triad
Insulinoma is usually solitary (~90%)
Only 5 to 15% are malignant | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Once a malignancy is established, investigations are required to stage the disease and to know operability.USG has limited role in staging. CT is used for staging. Preoperative laparoscopy is done as small peritoneal metastasis might be missed in CT. Ca 19-9 is useful in pancreatic cancer, its more useful as a prognost... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Granulomatous inflammation It is a distinctive pattern of chronic inflammatory reaction characterized by focal accumulations of activated macrophages, which often develop an epithelial-like (epithelioid) appearance. Tuberculosis is the prototype of the granulomatous diseases, Other granulomatous diseases:- Sarcoidosis ... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Juvenile chronic myeloid leukemia is characterised by elevated fetal hemoglobin levels and low or normal leukocyte alkaline phosphatase score.Thrombocytopenia and anemia are common.Peripheral smear shows leukocytosis with the full spectrum of granulocytic precursors and increased normoblasts.Bone marrow aspirate shows ... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
C i.e. Supra condylar fracture of humerus The elbow is the second only to distal forearm for frequency of fractures in childrenQ. Most of these injuries are supra condylar fractureQ, the remainder being divided between condylar, epicondylar and proximal radial and ulnar fractures. So this question is based on this conc... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
TONSILLECTOMY CONTRAINDICATIONS :- 1. Haemoglobin level less than 10g%. 2. Presence of acute infection in upper respiratory tract, even acute tonsillitis. Bleeding is more in the presence of acute infection. 3. Children under 3 years of age. They are poor surgical risks. 4. Ove or submucous cleft palate. 5. Bleeding di... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
10th rib do not aiculate with sternum anteriorly (false rib). The first seven 'true' ribs connect to the sternum by costal cailages, whilst the remaining lower five 'false' ribs either join the suprajacent (upper) costal cailage (8-10) or 'float' free at their anterior ends as relatively small and delicate structures t... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Epithelial basement membrane dystrophy is the most common anterior corneal dystrophy.
Lattice dystrophy is the most common stromal corneal dystrophy (Lattice Type I is the commonest
Macular dystrophy is the least common stromal dystrophy.
Fuch's endothelial dystrophy is the most common Posterior (endothelial) corneal d... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
(D) Leukaemia# Occupational exposure to coal tar or coal-tar pitch is associated with an increased risk of skin cancer.> Other types of cancer, including lung, bladder, kidney, and digestive tract cancer, have also been linked to occupational exposure to coal tar and coal-tar pitch. | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
To hold a typing paper, the index finger is adducted by the palmar interosseous muscle, and the middle finger is abducted by the dorsal interosseous muscle. Both muscles are innervated by the ulnar nerve. Card test: Patient is asked to hold a card b/w two extended fingers while examiner tries to pull it. Power of palma... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Ref: Nelson's Textbook of Pediatrics, 18th edition. Page 1749: Dhingra's Disease of ENT, Page 203 Explanation: Both the ethmoidal and maxillary sinuses are present at birth, but only the ethmoidal sinuses are pneumatized. The maxillary sinuses are not pneumatized until 4 years of age. The sphenoidal sinuses are present... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Ans. is 'b' i.e., >2 o First you should know what does mass prophylaxis mean in malaria.o In areas with high malaria prevalence, presumptive treatment is given to all people. This is know as mass treatment,o Presumptive treatment is given when API is >2.o Under The modified plan of operation, the endemic areas were rec... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
2 roots of the lesser wing of the sphenoid contains optic foramen. Optic canal is the continutaion from optic foramania Optic foramen transmits Optic nerve with all layer of meninges Ophthalmic aery | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Pasteurization doesn't kill thermoduric bacteria nor the bacterial spores. REF. PARK'S TEXTBOOK OF PREVENTIVE AND SOCIAL MEDICAL 21ST EDITION. PAGE NO - 606 | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Ans. b (Bandl's ring). (Ref. Williams, Obstetris 21st/pg.836, Dutta, Obstetrics 4th/pg.367)BANDL'S (PATHOLOGICAL RETRACTION) RING# A circular groove encircling the uterus, formed between active upper segment and distended lower segment.SCHROEDER'S (CONSTRICTION) RING# Situated at the junction of upper and lower segment... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Introns enable alternative splicing, which enables a single gene to encode multiple proteins that perform different functions under different conditions. For example, a signal the cell receives could cause an exon that is normally included to be skipped, or an intron that is normally spliced out to be left this would n... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
The polycystic ovarian disease is a heterogeneous, multisystem endocrinopathy in women of reproductive age.Endocrinological changes are as follows:1. Oestrone/E2 level rises.2. LH level is raised over 10 IU/mL. FSH level remains normal, but FSH/LH ratio falls.3. SHBG level falls due to hyperandrogenism.4. Testosterone ... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Orchidopexy is usually performed after the age of 1 year to avoid the risks of operating on a tiny patient. Testes should be brought down into the scrotum before the boy stas school.Orchidopexy during the second year of life is currently recommended by paediatric surgeons. Orchidopexy before 2 years of age improves fei... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Answer is A (Midline granuloma): Midline granuloma has no association with Sjogren Syndrome (Sicca Syndrome) As a result of its tendency to cause 'dryness' Sjogren's syndrome is often referred to as `Sicca' syndrome. Being an autoimmune disorder this disorder is associated with a number of other disorders of autoimmune... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Treatment of Pleomorphic adenoma (or any benign lession of Salivary gland)
in Parotid → Superficial protidectomy
in other salivary glands → Excision of the affected gland. | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Ans. is All Options 'a' o Head circumference is measured from the occipital protuberance to the supraorbital ridge on the forehead. Option `b' o If the head circumference growth exceeds 1 cm in 2 weeks during the first 3 months, hydrocephalus should be suspected. o In microcephally head circumference is two standard de... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
PSORIASIS Lesions are characterized by infiltration of skin with activated T cells, which have a role in the pathophysiology of psoriasis (cytokines stimulate keratinocyte hyperproliferation). Earlier it was considered that Th1 cells(CD8+) plays most imp. role in pathogenesis, but now Th17 is considered most imp. in pa... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Pseudocyesis or phantom pregnancy is usually seen in patients nearing menopause or in young women who intensely desire children. Most of them suffer from some forms of psychic or hormonal disorder. The abdomen may distend due to deposition of fat. The pregnancy may progress to full term and the labour pain may stop abr... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Ans. is 'd' i.e., Straight sinuso Great cerebral vein of Galen is formed by the union of two internal cerebral veins.o It is 2 cm long.o It is drains into the straight sinus.o Its tributaries arei) Internal cerebral veinsii Basal veinsiii) Occipital veinsiv) Posterior callosal vein | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Ans. (c) +1.50Ref: Khurana optics 2/e, p. 101, Elkington optics 4/e, p. 237Rough estimate for presbyopic add45 years: +1.00 to +1.25 D50 years: +1.50 to +1.75 D55 years: +2.00 to +2.25 DIn order to focus on an object at a reading distance of 25 cm, the emmetropic eye must accommodate by 4 D. However, for comfortable ne... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Ans: c (D cell) Ref: Robbins, 7th ed, p. 1189Alpha cell-GlucagonsBeta cell-insulinD cell-somatostatinF cell-pancreatic polypeptideSomatostatinomaVIPomaMost common site - Head of pancreasOther names - Vemer Morrison syndrome. Water diarrhea syndrome, WDHA syndromeClinical features - Diabetes mellitus - Gall bladder dise... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
Physiological jaundice which represents physiological immaturity of the neonate to handle increased bilirubin production, usually appears between 24-72 hrs. | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
d. May cause a machinery murmur by its patency.(Ref: Nelson's 20/e p 497, Ghai 8/e p 413)Closure of ductus arteriosusPhysiological closure: occurs almost immediately after birth by contraction of muscular wall, mediated by bradykininAnatomic closure: occurs by proliferation of intima in 10-21 days; After obliteration, ... | openlifescienceai/medmcqa |
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