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The pair of muscles whose tendons are attached symmetrically to the medial cuneiform bone are
Tibialis posterior and Peroneus longus
Tibialis anterior and Peroneus teius
Tibialis posterior and Peroneus brevis
Tibialis anterior and Peroneus brevis
0a
multi
CUNEIFORM BONES:- Medial, intermediate and lateral.Medial- largestIntermediate- smallest Medial cuneiform:-Lateral surface has a L shaped facet for intermediate cuneiform.Attachments- Tibialis anterior Tibialis posterior Peroneus longus. Intermediate:-Lateral surface has a veical facet for lateral cuneiform bone.Attach...
Anatomy
Lower limb
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Bronchogenic sequestration is seen in whicj lobe -
Lefto lower lobe
Right upper lobe
Left middle lobe
Left upper lobe
0a
single
Ref:Harsh Mohan - Textbook of Pathology, 6th Edition.page no.462 BRONCHOPULMONARY SEQUESTRATION Sequestration is the presence of lobes or segments of lung tissue which are not connected to the airway system. The blood supply of the sequestered area is not from the pulmonary aeries but from the aoa or its branches. Sequ...
Pathology
Respiratory system
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True statement regarding use of antiepileptic drugs in pregnancy
valproate is associated with NTD
Multiple drug should be given
carbamazepine is used as monotherapy
phenytoin can produce foetal hydantoin syndrome
0a
multi
Neural tube defects are associated with valproate. fetal anticonvulsant syndrome or fetal hydantoin syndrome :risk is increased with the number of drugs.the cause is thought to be folate defeciency as these drugs interfere with folate metabolism monotherapy is associated with lower risk TEXTBOOK OF GYNECOLOGY,SHEILA BA...
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Medical, surgical and gynaecological illness complicating pregnancy
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Upper GI endoscopy is indicated in all, except:
Peptic ulceration
Achalasia cardia
Barrett's esophagus
Corrosive ingestion delayed phase
3d
multi
Ans. (d) Corrosive ingestion delayed phaseRef: Bailey and Love 26th Edition, Page 994* For corrosive ingestion endoscopy must be planned in early; phase within 48 hours* Endoscopy beyond 48 hours has more chances of perforation* Achalasia cases before endoscopy must be aspirated by Ryles tube in mediastinum
Surgery
Oesophagus
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Which of the following harmone is an example of peptide harmone?
Paratharmone
Dopamine
Cortisol
Thyroxine
0a
single
Paratharmone is a polypeptide harmone. Dopamine and thyroxine is amino acid derivative. Cortisol is a steroid harmone.
Physiology
null
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EEG taken during which of the following sleep stages shows sleep spindles?
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Stage 4
1b
single
Stage 2 sleep, a component of Non REM sleep is characterised by the presence of sleep spindles and K complexes. Sleep spindles appears as sinusoidal waves occurring at a frequency of 12-14 Hz. K complexes are occasional high voltage biphasic waves. Stage 1 sleep is characterised by the presence of theta waves 4-Hz). In...
Physiology
null
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Lung compliance is increased in
The presence of intra-alveolar fluid
Acute respiratory distress syndrome
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
Emphysema
3d
single
Compliance is a measure of distensibility 1 static compliance(compliance when lungs at rest) Causes of decreased static compliance : a) interstitial fibrosis b)atelectasis c)pneumonia d) pulmonary edema e) ARDS 2 dynamic compliance:compliance with airway resistance Decreased in Broncho spasm like asthma.
Medicine
Respiratory system
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If in a locality API is more than 2, the folloiwng is done-
2 round of DDT per year with active surveillance
2 rounds of DDT per year with active and passive surveillance
Only active and passive surveillance
2 rounds of DDT per year only
1b
single
Ans. is 'b' i.e., 2 rounds of DDT per year with active and passive surveillance
Social & Preventive Medicine
null
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Wax pattern is ideally invested immediately to decrease the dimensional changes caused by:
Decrease flow
Continuous expansion
Relaxation of the internal stresses
Water loss
2c
multi
null
Dental
null
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Erythroderma % of skin involved is -
>90%
<30%
30-60%
60-70%
0a
single
ERYTHRODERMA:-Erythema and scaling involving more than 90% of the body surface area. When scaling is the predominant feature-exfoliative dermatitis. Etiology:-1. Pre existing skin disease-psoriasis,lichen planus,contact dermatitis,seborrheic dermatitis,crusted scabies.2. Drugs- Allopurinol,Dapsone,Gold,Nifedipine,Sulph...
Dental
Dermatitis
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A 8-year old child was injected contrast in hand for CECT chest. Immediately he developed swelling in the arm which gradually increased. After 4 hours, there was numbness and pain, and he was not allowing the doctor to flex the hand. Pulse is present. What should be done?
High dose prednisolone
Arterial thrombectomy
Immediate fasciotomy
Angiography
2c
multi
Ans. c. Immediate fasciotomy (Ref: Rockwood 6/e p2127-2129; Apley 9/e p714, 8/e p728-729)Immediate development of swelling in the arm after contrast injection with numbness and pain is highly suggestive of compartment syndrome due to extravasation of contrast medium. Best treatment is immediate fasciotomy, so that cont...
Radiology
Ultrasonography, CT, and MRI
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Which of the following is not a legal ground for divorce?
Adultery
Forced conversion to another religion
Either pay was mentally unsound from the time of marriage
Either spouse not being heard from for 7 years or more
2c
multi
If either pay is mentally unsound from the time of marriage the marriage is void and hence no divorce is possible. Divorce is only applicable for the dissolution of a previously valid marriage. Grounds for divorce also includes: Cruelty, deseion, mental unsoundness developing after marriage, communicable venereal disea...
Forensic Medicine
null
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Drug treatment of acne vulgaris – a) Minocyclineb) Penicillinc) Co-triamoxazoled) Gentamycine) Tetracycline
ace
bde
cde
ade
0a
single
null
Dental
null
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A patient of head injury, has no relatives and requires urgent cranial decompression, doctor should:
Operate without formal consent
Take police consent
Wait for relatives to take consent
Take magistrate consent
0a
single
Operate without formal consent is necessary in this case, delay will lead to death of the patient. Ref: Parikh's Textbook of Medical Jurisprudence Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, 5th Edition, Page 569 and 6th Edition, Page 1.37
Forensic Medicine
null
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The commonest site of an intraperitoneal abscess
Pelvis
Subphrenic space
Periappendicular
Paracolic gutter
0a
single
Pelvis is the most common intraperitoneal abscess.(50-60%).It is the collection of pus in rectovesical or rectouterine pouch(pouch of Douglas). The pelvis is the commonest site of an intraperitoneal abscess because the vermiform appendix is often pelvic in position and the fallopian tubes are frequent sites of infectio...
Surgery
G.I.T
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Patient with a metallic foreign body in eye, which investigation is not done.
MRI
USG
X-ray
CT
0a
multi
A i.e. MRI
Radiology
null
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Following is transmitted as autosomal dominant disorder -
Albinism
Sickle cell anemia
Hereditary spherocytosis
Glycogen storage disease
2c
single
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Hereditary spherocytosis o Hereditary spherocytosis is an autosomal dominant disorder,o Other three disorders (given in question) are autosomal recessive.Autosomal dominant disordersNervousUrinaryGITHematologicalSkeletalMetabolico Huntington diseaseo Polycystic kidneyo Familial polyposis colio Heridit...
Pathology
Mendelian Disorders: Single-Gene Defects
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Which of the following is not a feature of fetal alcohol syndrome ?
Microcephaly
Low intelligence
Large proportionate body
Intrauterine growth retardation
2c
single
null
Pharmacology
null
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Minimal pleural effusion is best detected by X–ray...view –
A.P.
P.A
Lateral
Oblique
2c
single
Lateral decubitus view is the best view to detect minimal pleural effusion.
Radiology
null
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Action of the alpha subunit of G-protein is:
Binding of antagonist
Breakdown of GTP to GDP
Conversion of GDP to GTP
All of the above
1b
multi
The α-subunit has GTPase activity: the bound GTP is slowly hydrolysed to GDP: the α-subunit then dissociates from the effector to rejoin its other subunits, but not before the effector has been activated / inhibited for several seconds (much longer than the life-time of the activated receptor, which is in milliseconds)...
Pharmacology
null
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Aerial supply of tonsil is mainly by:
Maxillary aery
Tonsillar branch of facial aery
Middle meningeal aery
Internal carotid aery
1b
single
Ans. B Facial aery The aerial supply to the tonsil derives mainly from the tonsillar branch of the facial aery and the descending palatine aery; veins drain into the pharyngeal plexus and the lymphatic drainage from the tonsil is into the upper deep cervical lymph nodes, which may enlarge during tonsillar infection. Th...
ENT
null
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O2 delivery to tissue is decreased by:
4,ed Haemoglobin level
Ted HCO3
Ted Pa CO2
All
0a
multi
A i.e. 4-ed Hemoglobin level
Physiology
null
1ca54f1c-9ea2-4fba-a43f-23e7aae85b99
Which of the following cannot been seen radiographically?
Interproximal caries
Root caries
Deep caries
None of the above
3d
multi
null
Radiology
null
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Negative intrapleural pressure is due to:
uniform distribution of surfactant over alveoli
negative intraalveolar pressure
absorption b lymphatics
presence of cailage in the upper airway
2c
single
absorption by lymphatics "A negative force is always required on the outside of the lungs to keep the lungs expanded. This is provided by negative pressure in the normal pleural space. The basic cause of this negative pressure is pumping of fluid from the space by the lymphatics (which is also the basis of the negative...
Physiology
null
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Which of the following is characteristic of the mucosal immune system?
A vigorous response is made to all nonself antigens encountered
Chronic inflammation makes an inhospitable environment for microbes
IL-2 and IFN-g contribute to a Th-1 like environment
Tolerance to foreign antigens is the norm rather than the exception
3d
multi
Ans. (d)Because the mucosal immune system is constantly exposed to so many nonself epitopes that are essentially harmless, it is tolerant of most of them. Although it can respond to microbes that pose a pathogenic threat, the mucosal system generally avoids the development of chronic inflammation because of the damage ...
Microbiology
Immunology
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Galactorrhea, a milky discharge from the nipple in nonpregnant women, is most likely to be associated with which of the following?
Fibroadenoma
Tubular adenoma
Pituitary adenoma
Hyperparathyroidism
2c
single
Galactorrhea is fairly common up to old age. The discharge may vary in color from brown to milky. Hormonal causes are associated with elevated prolactin levels or with pituitary or thyroid disorders. Tranquilizers have also been implicated. Simple abscesses do not cause galactorrhea.
Surgery
Breast
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A 6 hrs old snake bite patient come to emergency with mild local oedema at the injury site on examination no abnormality detected, laboratory investigation shows normal report, most appropriate management
Intravenous antisnake venom
Incision and suction
Wait & watch
Locally subcutaneous antisnake venom
2c
multi
Ans. is 'c' i.e Wait & Watch Most of the snake bites are from non-venomous snakes. Even in venomous snakes bites, inadequate snake venom is injected in more than half of the cases, producing mild symptoms.If the snake is poisonous signs and symptoms appear within 10 minutes to half an hour in case of Elapids (Cobras, K...
Forensic Medicine
Forensic Toxicology - Concepts, Statutes, Evidence, and Techniques
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Glucose is conveed to sorbitol by
Aldolase B
Aldose reductase
Sorbitol Dehydrogenase
UDP galactose 4 epimerase
1b
single
In lens, the enzyme aldose reductase reduces monosaccharides to corresponding sugar alcohols; glucose to sorbitol and galactose to galactitol. POLYOL PATHWAY OF GLUCOSE - Sorbitol is very poorly absorbed from intestine. It involves the reduction of glucose by aldose reductase to sorbitol, which can then be oxidized to ...
Biochemistry
Metabolism of carbohydrate
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Which among the following does NOT lead to pigment gallstone?
TPN
Clonorchis sinensis
Hemolytic anemia
Alcoholic cirrhosis
0a
multi
Total parenteral nutrition (TPN) is associated with cholesterol and mixed stones. They develop sludge and stones due to stasis as there is no stimulus for contraction. Predisposing factors for pigment gallstone formation: Demographic/genetic factors: Asia, rural setting Chronic hemolysis Alcoholic cirrhosis Pernicious ...
Surgery
null
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Following predispose to glaucoma, except:
Flat cornea
Increased length of eyeball
Angular recession
Big size of cilliary body
1b
multi
Increased length of eyeball
Ophthalmology
null
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Bursa communicating with the shoulder joint space is
Infraspinatous bursa
Subscapular bursa
Subcoracoid bursa
Subacromian bursa
1b
single
Infraspinatus bursa may communicate with the shoulder joint. Subacromial bursa separates the acromion process and the coracoacromial ligaments from supraspinatus tendon and permit smooth motion. B D Chaurasia 7th edition Page no: 148
Anatomy
Upper limb
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Retraining comprises of:
Avoidance.
Substitution.
Distraction.
All of the above.
3d
multi
null
Dental
null
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PlateIet function defect is seen in -a) Glanzmana syndromeb) Bernard soulier syndromec) Wiskot Aldrich syndromed) Von-Willebrand diseasee) Weber christian disease
acd
abd
abc
ab
1b
single
null
Medicine
null
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Viral infection not transmitted by blood transfusion is
Parvovirus B-19
Dengue virus
Cytomegalovirus
Hepatitis G virus
1b
single
Dengue fever is transmitted by the bite of Aedes aegypti mosquito. Parvovirus transmission through respiratory route and blood. Hepatitis by parental, sexual and perinatal. Cytomegalovirus - transmitted by transplacental route, postnatal infection by sexual intercourse, blood transfusion and organ transplantation. Ref:...
Microbiology
Virology
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Which of the following condition result in ahritis without erosion of the bones?
Psoriasis
Rheumatoid ahritis
Osteoahritis
SLE
3d
single
Among the options given, SLE is associated with non erosive type ahritis most commonly affecting the hands and wrists. Subluxation or dislocation without erosive disease is the hallmark of SLE.
Medicine
null
eb86ccbc-a5ab-4c72-85b8-d88c0796f794
A grand multipara is a women who has given bih to bihs:
>2
>3
>4
>=5
3d
single
Grand multigravida - >= 5 times pregnant Problems related : Malpresentation Meconium stained liquor Placenta pre Abruption ' PPH Umbilical cord prolapse Low apgar score
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
FMGE 2019
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Treatment of choice in neurocysticercoses of T. Solium
Mebendazole
Albendazole
Praziquentel
Metronidazole
1b
single
(B) (Albendazole) (3431-H 18th)* Albendazole 15 mg/kg daily for a minimum of 8 days has become the drug of choice for parenchymal neurocysticercosis (380- Davidson 22nd)* Approximately 85% of parenclymal cysts are destroyed by a single course fo albendazole and 75% are destroyed by a single course of praziquantel for 1...
Medicine
Infection
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Test used for detection of blood are all except ?
Benzidine test
Phenophthalein test
Ohotoluidine test
Rcine's test
3d
multi
Ans. is `d' i.e., Reine's test Nature of stain (whether the stain is blood or not) To determine the nature of stain, following tests are used :? 1) Chemical tests These tests are based on the peroxidase activity of haematin, which is, derived from oxidation of haem of haemoglobin or methemoglobin,present. This enzyme, ...
Forensic Medicine
null
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A 6 year old child has a DQ of 50. Which of the following can the child do?
Identifies 5 colors
Speaks sho sentences
Ride a bicycle
Copy a triangle
1b
single
At 3 years, a child can name 2 colors. At 5 years, a child can name 5 colors. DQ = Developmental age x 100/actual age 6 year old child has a DQ of 50; so his developmental age is 3 years. So he can do milestones corresponding to 3 years only. Gross Development delay=It occurs when DQ is less than 70% in >= 2 domains of...
Pediatrics
Abnormalities of Development
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Anterior interventricular aery is a branch of
Right coronary aery
Left coronary aery
Circumflex aery
Left anterior descending aery
1b
single
LEFT CORONARY AERY It is larger than the right coronary aery.It arises from the left posterior aoic sinus. Branches A.Large branches 1.Anterior interventricular 2.Branches to the diaphragmatic surface of the left ventricle,including a large diagonal branch. B.Small branches 1.Left atrial 2.Pulmonary 3.Terminal REF.B D ...
Anatomy
Thorax
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Hand and foot syndrome is an adverse effect of
5-Flurouracil
Bleomycin
Etoposide
Actinomycin-D
0a
single
Ref-Katzung 11/e p947 Capecitabine and 5-FU can cause hand and foot syndrome
Anatomy
Other topics and Adverse effects
9e823728-e976-4d49-b384-2dec2e26058f
Kamla, age 48 yrs, presents with unilateral mild axial proptosis. There is no redness or pain. Investigation of choice is :
T3 &T4 measurements to rule out thyrotoxicosis
CT scan to rule out meningioma
Doppler to rule out hemangioma
USG to rule out orbital pseudotumor
0a
single
A i.e. T3 & T4 measurement to rule out thyrotoxicosis
Ophthalmology
null
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Which of the following does not have a corresponding releasing hormone from the hypothalamus?
FSH
TSH
ACTH
Prolactin
3d
single
Prolactin secretion is under negative feedback control of hypothalamus through the release of dopamine, which normally exerts a tonic inhibition. There is no known specific hypothalamic prolactin releasing hormone. Hormones of the Anterior Pituitary :
Physiology
null
7c7ef5e9-2d4e-4fe6-82db-6de5fd31f903
After overnight fasing, levels of glucosetranpoers reduced in
Brain cells
RBCs
Adipocytes
Hepatocytes
2c
single
Adipocytes (Ref: Harper 28/e, p138, 171 (26/e p160, 232); Lippincott Biochem 3/e p310; Ganong23/e p320] Overnight fasting causes insulin levels to fall. This decreases the number of glucose transpoers which are insulin dependent. Insulin dependent glucose transpoers are GLUT-4, present in adipocytes, skeletal and cardi...
Biochemistry
null
7f6297d4-f95e-4655-a208-424e2851bf43
How is primary amoebic meningoencephalitis most likely acquired?
Diving or swimming in contaminated water
Intravenous drug abuse
Using human excrement as vegetable feilizer
Eating raw fish or seafood
0a
single
PRIMARY AMOEBIC ENCEPHALITIS :- - Infection spreads post swimming in contaminated water. - Enters Olfactory mucosa in nose Treatment: Miltefosine + Amphotericin B
Medicine
parasitic infection
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A tuft of flagella present at one or both ends of bacterial cell is known as:
Monotrichous
Amphitrichous
Lophotrichous
Peritrichous
2c
multi
Arrangement/Types (i) Monotrichous—Single polar flagellum at one end. e.g. Vibrio cholerae. (ii) Amphitrichous—Single flagellum at both the ends. e.g. Alcaligenes faecalis. (iii) Lophotrichous—Tuft of flagella at one or both ends. e.g. Spirilla. (iv) Peritrichous—Flagella arranged all round the cell. e.g. Salmonella ty...
Microbiology
null
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Cytokine for activating macrophage and conveing to epitheloid cell or giant cell ?
IL2
IL 17
TNF alpha
IFN gamma
3d
single
Ans. is 'd' i.e., IFN gamma Granulomatous inflammation is a form of chronic inflammation characterized by collections of activated macrophages, often with T lymphocytes, and sometimes associated with central necrosis. These granulomas are type IV hypersensitivity reaction that involves CD4-helper T-cells. Helper T-cell...
Pathology
null
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Ureteral tumor occurs most frequently in-
Upper 1/3 of ureter
Middle 1/3 of ureter
Lower 1/3 of ureter
Equally along the length of ureter
2c
multi
Cancer of the ureter (ureteral cancer) is a type of cancer that begins in the cells that line the inside of the tubes (ureters) that connect your kidneys to your bladder. Ureters are pa of the urinary tract, and they carry urine produced by the kidneys to the bladder. Ureteral cancer is uncommon
Pathology
Urinary tract
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X-linked recessive disorder with mental retardation and self mutilation is seen in -
Lesch - Nyhan syndrome
Fragile X - syndrome
Down syndrome
All of the above
0a
multi
X-linked recessive disorder causing MR :- Lesch - Nyhan syndrome, Hunter's syndrome. Self-mutilation behavior is seen in Lesch - Nyhan syndrome.
Psychiatry
null
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Delayed wound healing is seen in all except:
Malignancy
Hypeension
Diabetes
Infection
1b
multi
Factors influencing healing of wound. site structure involved mechanism of wounding contamination loss of tissue local factors Systemic factors Factors that inhibit wound healing LOCAL FACTORS Infections Ischemia Foreign body Hematoma Movement Mechanical stress Necrotic tissue Tissue tension Large defect SYSTEMIC FACTO...
Surgery
Wound Healing, Tissue Repair and Scar
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Satellite lesions are seen in
Indeterminate leprosy
Borderline leprosy
Borderline tuberculoid leprosy
Tubeculoid leprosy
3d
single
Erythematous, well-defined, dry plaque with well-defined outer border and loss of appendages. Satellite lesions can be observed surrounding the large plaque. BT leprosy in Type 1 reaction presenting with ulnar nerve abscess and subsequent deformity in the form of ulnar clawing Ref Harrison20th edition pg 1234
Dental
Bacterial infections
8f5c0144-a2b6-4be8-9bea-778a628c3faa
Chronic hepatitis C infection is associated with which psychological illness that may worsen with IF-a treatment?
OCD
PTSD
Depression
Schizophrenia
2c
single
The relationship between depression and disease progression is multifactorial and likely to involve psychological and social factors, alterations in immune function, and central nervous system disease. Chronic hepatitis C infection is associated with depression, which may worsen with interferon-a treatment.
Pathology
All India exam
6e2c44a8-5383-45b2-a839-f22110a458d5
A child comes with steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome secondary to FSGS, not responsive to methylprednisolone. What next should be given –
Oral cyclophosphamide
Oral cyclosporine
Oral mycophenolate
IV cyclophosphamide
1b
single
The treatment options for steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome are: Calcineurin inhibitors (cyclosporine, Tacrolinzus) IV or oral cyclophosphamide Levamisol Mycophenolate Pulse corticosteroid All above immunosuppressants are used along with corticosteroids (Prednisolone or methylprednisolone). Cyclosporine and c...
Pediatrics
null
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Which of the following is associated with destruction of valves?
Acute infective endocarditis
Libman sach's endocarditis
Rheumatic Hea disease
All
0a
multi
Acute endocarditis referes to tumultuous v, destructive infections frequently involving a highly virulent organism attacking va previously normal value and capable of causing substantial morbidity and moality even with appropriate antibiotic therapy and surgery Robbins 9 th edition page no. 393
Pathology
Cardiovascular system
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Bernoulli's theorem explains -
Nasal polyp
Thyroglossal cyst
Zenker's diverticulum
Laryngomalacia
0a
single
The increased speed of the air flowing through the nose decreases the pressure in the nasal cavity (Bernoulli's theorem) which pulls down the polyp.
ENT
null
29f77ef3-4faa-46dc-b87c-13bde5bc2055
Platelet adhesion to collagen is mediated by which of the following
Factor 8
Factor 9
Von willebrand factor
Fibronectin
2c
single
Ref Robbins 8/e p116-118 Von Willebrand Factor's primary function is binding to other proteins, in paicular factor VIII, and it is impoant in platelet adhesion to wound sites. It is not an enzyme and, thus, has no catalytic activity. VWF binds to a number of cells and molecules. The most impoant ones are: Factor VIII i...
Anatomy
General anatomy
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Muscle spindle detects
Tension
Length
Proprioception
Stretch
1b
single
Muscle spindles are sensory receptors within the belly of a muscle that primarily detect changes in the length of this muscle. They convey length information to the central nervous system sensory neurons. Ref guyton and hall textbook of medical physiology 12/e pg 71
Physiology
General physiology
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Most common cancer in men is
Bladder cancer
Colorectal cancer
Prostate cancer
Oral cancer
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single
Answer- C. Prostate cancerCancers in males in India: Lip / oralcavity > Prostate > Colorectum > Pharynx (other than nssopharynx) > Larytx
Surgery
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Lockwood repair is done in
Appendicitis
Femoral hernia
Deep vein thrombosis
Sigmoid volvulus
1b
single
null
Surgery
null
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Which set of hormonal changes is most likely to occur in the plasma in response to the large dose of insulin injection?
Growth Hormone Glucagon Epinephrine | | -
Growth Hormone Glucagon Epinephrine - | |
Growth Hormone Glucagon Epinephrine | | |
Growth Hormone Glucagon Epinephrine | | |
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single
Large dose of insulin injection will cause hypoglycaemia. Hypoglycemia triggers increased secretion of at least four counterregulatory hormones: glucagon, epinephrine, growth hormone, and coisol. Insulin inhibits glucagon secretion, so low blood glucose has an indirect effect on glucagon secretion through removal of in...
Physiology
Endocrine System
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Loxoscelism is a condition caused by the bite of which of the following?
Brown recluse spider
Blister beetle
Rove beetle
Thunder fly
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single
Loxoscelism is caused by the bite of brown recluse spider/violin/fiddle back spider. Blister and rove beetles release vesicating fluid when it is crushed against skin resulting in acute irritant contact dermatitis. Ref: Rook's Textbook of Dermatology, 8th Edition, Page 38.26, 38.32.
Skin
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Norepinephrine action at synaptic cleft is terminated by-
Metabolism by COMT
Metabolism by MAO
Reuptake
Metabolism by acetylchelinesterase
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single
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Reuptake o Metabolism does not play an impoant role in terminating the action of neuronally releases CAs. o It is axonal uptake which is responsible for terminating the action of CAs.
Pharmacology
null
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Indication for lung transplantation is:
COPD
Alpha 1 antitrypsin deficiency
Cystic fibrosis
All of the above
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multi
Ans. (d) All of the aboveRef: Sabiston 20th Page 1598Indications of lung transplantation* COPD* Pulmonary fibrosis* Primary pulmonary hypertension* Cystic fibrosis* Bronchiectasis
Surgery
Transplantation
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Mechanism of action of aspirin is inhibition of:
Thromboxane A2 synthesis
Phosphodiesterase
HMG-CoA reductase
Pancreatic lipase
0a
single
Aspirin inactivates cyclo-oxygenase by irreversible acetylation of the enzyme and thereby inhibit the synthesis of throboxane A2. From medical pharmacology padmaja 4th edition Page no 344
Pharmacology
Hematology
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Antitrypsin deficiency is associated with-
Restrictive lung pathology
Cystric fibrosis
Emphysema
Carcinoma
2c
single
Ans. is 'c' i.e., EmphysemaPathogenesis of Emphysema The most accepted theory in the pathogenesis of emphysema is protease - antiprotease mechanism which is responsible in the pathogenesis of two common forms of emphysema, i.e. centriacinar and panacinar.o The alveolar wall destruction results from an imbalance between...
Pathology
null
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Metabolically the most active of the plasma lipids is
Phospholipids
Cholesterol
Triacylglycerol
Free fatty acids
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multi
Free fatty acids  Plasma lipids consist of triacylglycerols (16%), phospholipids (30%), cholesterol (14%) and cholesteryl esters (36%), and a much smaller fraction of unesterified long chain fatty acids (4%). This latter fraction, the free fatty acids (FAA), is metabolically the most active of the plasma lipids.
Biochemistry
null
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Pasteurization is____________________disinfection
Precurrent
Concurrent
Preconcurrent
Terminal
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single
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Precurrent 1. Types of disinfection Precurrent (prophylactic) disinfection o It is done as a preventive method (person is not ill). o For example --> Chlorination of water, pasteurization of milk, Handwashing. Concurrent disinfection 2. It is done when person is ill. o It is the application of disinfe...
Social & Preventive Medicine
null
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All ofthe following statements about cochlear implants are true, except-
Improved speech and sound perception
Better chance of acquiring normal or near normal verbal skills
Improved sound localization and discrimination is possible
Tinnitus enhancement in patients with tinnitus prior to implantation
3d
multi
null
ENT
null
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Edema over the mastoid is seen in-
Bell's Palsy
Lateral sinus thrombophlebitis
CSOM
ASOM
1b
single
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Lateral sinus thrombophlebitis Signs of lateral sinus thrombosis (sigmoid sinus thrombosis)o Griesinger's sign:- odema over the posterior part of mastoid due to thrombosis of mastoid emissary veinso Papilloedemao Tobey-Ayer testo Crowe-Beck test:- Pressure on jugular vein of healthy side produces engo...
ENT
CSOM and its Complications
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Which one of the tissues putrefies late:
Brain
Prostate
Liver
Stomach
1b
single
Ans. is 'b' i.e. prostateRef. Parik 6th/e p3.26 (5th/e p164)Prostate & testis in male and non gravid uterus and ovaries in female are the last organs to putrefy:As a general rule organs show putrefaction in following order:Larynx and TracheaStomach intestine and spleenLiver, LungsBrainHeartKidney, bladder, uterus, pros...
Forensic Medicine
Misc.
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In a patient with history of anencephaly, what is the advise given?
Preiconceptional VIT A
Folic acid after conception
Periconceptional folic acid
Vit D as on conception
2c
single
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Periconceptional folic acid* Folic acid is given in periconceptional period to prevent neural tube defects (like Anencephaly).Has been explained in previous sessions.
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Miscellaneous (Gynae)
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Germ tube test is done for
Candida albicans
Candida tropicalis
Candida glabrata
Candida kefyr
0a
single
Germ tube test / Reynold braude phenomenon - specific test for Candida albicans Colonies are mixed with human or sheep serum & incubated for 2 hours . Wet mount preparation is examined under microscope. Germ tubes are formed , describe as long tube like projections extending from yeast cells.
Microbiology
Mycology
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All the following are materials used for fabrication of maxillofacial prosthesis EXCEPT
Vinyl chloride polymers
Acrylic resins
Silicone rubber
Fiber reinforced composite
3d
multi
null
Dental
null
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Second common malignancy in patients of retinoblastoma is?
Osteosarcoma
Ewing s sarcoma
Medulloblastoma
Osteoblastoma
0a
single
ANSWER: (A) OsteosarcomaREF: Khurana 4th ed p. 281Heritable germ line cases of retinoblastoma develop bilateral tumours and multifocal tumours, and carry a predisposition to develop trilateral tumours most notably pinealoblastomas and osteosarcomas.Retinoblastoma is most common primary intraocular malignanacy of childh...
Ophthalmology
Tumors
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RNA is present in ?
Cytoplasm
Nucleus
Ribosome
All of the above
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multi
Ans. is `d' i.e., All of the above mRNA is synthesized from DNA by the process of transcription in the nucleus. After formation mRNA transpo out of the nucleus into cytoplasm. t-RNA is also synthesized in nucleus and is transpoed to cytoplasm. Protein synthesis (translation) occurs in ribosomes, and requires both mRNA ...
Biochemistry
null
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Necrotizing lymphadenitis is seen in
Kimura disease
Kikuchis fujimoto disease
Hodgkin's lymphoma
Castelman disease
1b
single
Ref Harrison 17/e p1011 The other name for kikuchis fujimoto disease is histocytic nercrotizing lymphadenitis. Benign and self-centered disorder in young individuals characterised by cervical lymphadenopathy With tenderness .usually accompanied with mild fever and night sweats,may b viral on ethilogy
Anatomy
General anatomy
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Chlamydia causes all except:
Urethritis
LGV
Trachoma
Typical pneumoniae
3d
multi
Typical pneumoniae
Microbiology
null
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Hormones which act on intracellular receptors both initially in the cytoplasm and ultimately on nuclear receptors are categorized under:
Group I hormones
Group II hormones
Group III hormones
Group IV hormones
0a
multi
null
Biochemistry
null
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Which is likely to be increased in vitamin K deficiency:March 2004
PTT
PT
Platelet count
Fibrinogen time
1b
single
Ans. B i.e. PTProthrombin time (PT)PT and its derived measures of prothrombin ratio (PR) and international normalized ratio (INR) are measures of the extrinsic pathway of coagulation.This test is also called "ProTime INR" and "PT/ INR".They are used to determine the clotting tendency of blood, in the measure of warfari...
Pathology
null
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Other than nitrogen and oxygen, which one of the following is the next most abundant gas in the dry air of lower atmosphere ?
Argon
Carbon dioxide
Helium
Hydrogen
1b
single
null
Social & Preventive Medicine
null
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Woody induration of rhinoscleroma is initially seen at which stage:
Catarrhal stage
Strophic stage
Granulomatous stage
Cicatricial stage
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multi
Ans. (c) Granulomatous stageRef: Dhingra's ENT 6th ed./156-57, 5th ed. /172B RHINOSCLEROMA* It is a chronic granulomatous disease caused by gram negative coccobacillus- Klebsiella Rhinoscleromatis.* It has 3 stages:# Catarrhal or atrophic stage: characterized by foul smelling purulent nasal discharge and crusting (caus...
ENT
Nose and PNS
bab5d4b1-04bb-4f47-a99f-e897ca88cb84
False about defence attitude
Contraction of paraspinal muscles causes opisthotonus
Also called as fencing attitude
Occurs only in antemoem burns
Occurs due to coagulation of proteins
2c
multi
DEFENCE ATTITUDE (PUGLISTIC ATTITUDE) IS PRESENT IN BOTH ANTEMOEM AND POSTMOEM FINDINGS. Pugilistic Attitude (boxing, fencing or defence attitude): This stiffening is due to the coagulation of proteins of the muscles. Contraction of paraspinal muscles causes opisthotonus This is one of the condition simulating rigor mo...
Forensic Medicine
Thermal injuries
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Histones are:
Identical to protamine
Proteins rich in lysine and arginine
Proteins with high molecular weight
Insoluble in water and very dilute acids
1b
single
These are proteins containing unusually higher concentration of basic amino acids. Reference: Vasudevan 7th  ed, pg 576
Biochemistry
null
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A male patient 59 year old complains of multiple swellings in the neck, fever, and weight loss since 6 months. Patient is a known hypertensive and is on medication for the same. General examination reveals painless lymph node enlargement in the neck and on blood investigation, anemia is revealed. Lymph node biopsy show...
Nodular sclerosis
Lymphocyte rich
Lymphocyte depletion
Lymphocyte predominant
3d
single
Lymphocyte-predominant Hodgkin lymphoma, accounting for about 5% of cases, is characterized by the presence of lymphohistiocytic (L&H) variant RS cells that have a delicate multilobed, puffy nucleus resembling popped corn (“popcorn cell”). L&H variants usually are found within large nodules containing mainly small B ce...
Pathology
null
2949d44c-be17-4083-a034-6d4ff75ef019
Which diuretic can be used in treatment of hypercalcemia?
Furosemide
Spironolactone
Hydrochlorothiazide
Mannitol
0a
single
Loop diuretics: Thiazide diuretics: Act on Na+K+2Cl- sympoer acts on ascending limb of loop of Henle. Includes- furosemide, torsemide, bumetanide High ceiling diuretics Loop looses calcium - therefore used in hypercalcemia Inhibits Na-Cl- sympoer acts on distal tubule Includes- chlohiazide,indapamide Decreases Na+, K+ ...
Pharmacology
Kidney
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Aconite poisoning is characterized by all except
Burning of lips
Tingling of lips
Hypertension
Abdominal pain
2c
multi
(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...
Unknown
null
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Mechanism of action of cholera toxin is through:
Gangliosides
Adenyl cyclase
Gangliosides + adenyl cyclase
Exotoxin
2c
single
Cholera enterotoxin Light toxin: binds with ganglioside in epithelial cell membrane Heavy toxin: activates adenyl cyclase in epithelial cell wall which increase cAMP, leading to outpouring of isotonic fluid in lumen of intestine
Microbiology
Systemic Bacteriology (Haemophilus, Yersinia, Spirochaetes, Ricketssia, Chlamydia, Mycoplasma and Miscellaneous Bacteria)
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All are true about Shigella except -
Large dose is required for infection
Associated with hemolytic uremic Syndrome
Causes bloody diarrhea with mucus
Gut pathology is due to toxin.
0a
multi
null
Microbiology
null
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Cranial vault volume at 7 years is:
3-Jan
4-Jan
2-Jan
4-Mar
3d
single
null
Dental
null
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Breast feeding from either or one breast for less than 15 minutes per day is known as:
Non breast fed
Token feeding
Low paial breast fed
All of the above
1b
multi
Breast feeding from either or one breast for less than 15 minutes per day, only to console a crying baby is known as token feeding. Ref: National Health Programmes in India, J.Kishore, 10th edition pg: 171
Social & Preventive Medicine
null
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The pathogonomic finding in pseudogout is ?
CPPD crystals under microscope
Polyahritis with urinary sediment
Juxta - aicular osteopenia
Bone spurs
0a
single
Ans. is 'a' i.e., CPPD crystals under microscope Pseudogout It is one of the forms of "Calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate" (CPPD) ahropathy 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. Age group...
Surgery
null
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Rate limiting step in cholesterol synthesis is inhibited by
Probucal
Statins
Cholistyramine
Gemfibrozil
1b
multi
Refer kDT 6/e p 614 About 80% of total daily cholesterol production occurs in the liver and the intestines; other sites of higher synthesis rates include adrenal glands, and reproductive organs. Synthesiswithin the body stas with the mevalonate pathway where two molecules of acetyl CoA condense to form acetoacetyl-CoA....
Pharmacology
Cardiovascular system
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Cerebral angiography was performed by:
Sir Walter Dandy
George Moore
Seldinger
Egas Moniz
3d
single
Answer is D (Egas Moniz): Egas Moniz first performed cerebral Angiography in 1927. Antonio Egas Moniz, a Pouguese neurologist, first performed cerebral Angiography. He received the Nobel Prize for developing for developing frontal leucotomy as a treatment for psychiatric diseases. In 1927 he performed the first cerebra...
Medicine
null
553ab61a-c1e2-4c6c-9825-fe32285b6861
How does wilms tumor commonly present in children
Hematuria
Abdominal pain
Abdominas mass
Fever
2c
single
Asymptomatic abdominal mass is the most common presentation of wilms tumor.
Pathology
null
b63c5d80-f72d-40de-8563-62a57c38f42d
Triplex DNA is clue to
Hoogsteen Pairing
Palindromic sequences
Large no. of guanosine repeats
PolypYrimidine tracts
0a
single
Triple- stranded DNA- forms hydrogen bonds with another surface of the double helix through called Hoogsteenpairs.
Biochemistry
null
9ac4451a-3b27-4208-837c-81470531dd80
Route of administration of vancomycin in pseudomembranous colitis is -
i.m.
Oral
i.v.
s.c.
1b
single
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Oral
Pharmacology
null
f4bdb4f4-a3d6-4940-9964-096477ff27ee
'Peg cells' are seen in which of the following pa of the female genital tract?
Vagina
Vulva
Ovary
Fallopian Tubes
3d
multi
There are three types of cells present in the epithelium of fallopian tubes, they are ciliated epithelial cells, nonciliated secretory cells and intercalated or peg cells called stem cells. Peg cells can differentiate into either of the other two types of cells. Peg cells: They are abundant during the premenstrual and ...
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
null
bd710135-f158-48c6-827f-4998dceb3364
Methyl alcohol poisoning is treated with
Disulfiram
Ethyl alcohol
Flumazenil
Clonidine
1b
single
Ans. b (Ethyl alcohol). (Ref. Harrison, Medicine, 18th/Ch. 47)TREATMENT OF METHYL ALCOHOL POISONING# Patient in quiet, dark room# Gastric lavage with sodabicarb and Combat acidosis by IV sodabicarb infusion (the most vital measure, prevents retinal damage).# Ethanol 100mg/dl (retards methanol metabolism), Fomepizole (s...
Medicine
Toxicology
2f6e178e-5e42-472e-a0df-2116fc458e02
Isotope for thyroid scaning – a) I129b) I131c) Technetium99d) Selenium
bc
c
ac
ad
0a
single
Isotopes used for thyroid scanning are 1234 131, and technetium - 99m pertechnate. Note - Some books have given II" also. But it is not used for thyroid scintigraphy.
Radiology
null
34a93774-e3fa-4787-a08b-7a62a31c9a9f
Atherosclerosis is inversely proport- ionnal to:
LDL level
VLDL level
Chylomicron level
HDL level
3d
single
Ans: dRef: Harrison, 16thed, p. 1427
Medicine
C.V.S.