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What is deficient in exclusively breast fed baby ?
Vitamin B
Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Proteins
0a
single
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Vitamin B o Deficiency of Vitamin B12 may occur in exclusive breastfed infants of mother who is on strict vegetarian diet. Remember following impoant facts ? o Milks from the mother whose diet is sufficient and properly balanced will supply all the necessary nutrients except fluoride and Vitamin D. o ...
Pediatrics
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What is/are true about rat bite -a) Vaccinate with antirabies vaccineb) Give tetanus toxoidc) Rarely need rabies immunoglobulind) Wash with soape) Use antiseptic cream
abd
acd
cde
ade
2c
multi
null
Social & Preventive Medicine
null
2b4138b6-20b8-4a29-b622-3d446e6db962
Which of the following does not predispose toabdominal wall dehiscence -
Faulty technique
Malignancy
Raised intra abdominal pressure
Old age
3d
multi
null
Surgery
null
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All are true regarding MEN-I syndrome, except
Autosomal recessive
Hyperparathyroidism
Islet cell tumour
Associated with chromosome 11
0a
multi
MEN syndromes are inherited as autosomal dominant disorders.MEN-1 The gene is located on long arm of chromosome 11 (11q13) (Refer: Robbins & Cotran's - Pathologic Basis of Disease, SAE, 1st edition, Vol II-pg no: 1136-1137)
Anatomy
All India exam
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EEG rhythm recorded from the surface of the scalp during REM sleepa) Alphab) Betac) Deltad) Theta
ab
a
ad
bc
0a
single
Stages of sleep and rhythm -        Beta rhythm- Alert, awake, maximum concentration. -        Alpha rhythm- Eyes closed, mind wandering, less attentiveness -        Theta rhythm- Stage 1 NREM -        Sleep spindles, K complex- Stage 2 NREM -        Delta rhythm- Deep sleep (Stage 3 & 4 NREM)   -        Beta Rhythm an...
Physiology
null
5e31ebbb-c2ff-48bc-9ce0-082caf33e866
Strength of association is given by
p-value
Coefficient of regression
Alpha value
Odds ratio
3d
single
Strength of association is given by Odds ratio or Cross product ratio in a Case control study. Odds ratio = ad/bc OR > 1 - Positive association, OR=1 - No association, OR < 1 - Inverse/ negative association. Chi-square test or t-test can only tell whether an association is statistically significant based on p-value, bu...
Social & Preventive Medicine
Case Control Study, Combined Designs
90bcef2a-5732-43e1-a1c5-1e98e6b14541
Early diagnosis of acute hepatitis-B infection is made by-
Presence of HbeAg in serum
Presence of IgM anti-Hbc in serum
Presence HbsAg in serum
Presence of IgG anti-HBc in serum
2c
single
After a person is infected with HBV, the first virologic marker detectable in serum within 1-12 weeks, usually between 8-12 weeks, is HBsAg. Circulating HBsAg precedes elevations of serum aminotransferase activity and clinical symptoms by 2-6 weeks and remains detectable during the entire icteric or symptomatic phase o...
Medicine
Infection
011b6140-5746-49c4-983d-3617c865dd6c
Which of the following is false regarding Aircraft injuries
Fracture cervical spine is most commonly seen spinal injury
Most of the aircraft accidents occur on landing (35 %) or take off (35 %)
If a door or window breaks during flight, cabin pressure falls and death occurs due to anoxia
Brain lactic acid levels exceeding 200 mg% indicates hypoxia
0a
multi
Fracture Thoracic spine is most commonly seen spinal injury . It is usually due to hyperflexion injuries due to rapid deceleration when the aircraft strikes the ground. Most of the aircraft accidents occur on landing (35 %) or take off (35 %)
Forensic Medicine
Regional injuries
674ce2a0-6782-4bf9-8b4d-514534dd5890
Hara-kiri is death by
Stab in the neck
Stab in the thorax
Stab in the abdomen
Stab in wrist
2c
single
Hara- kiri(seppuku) means cutting the belly. This is a ritual suicide formerly practiced in Japan and nearby counties by samurais(warrior class) when disgraced. Stabbing is done as a ceremony. In this type of suicide, in front of an audience, the person stabs himself on the abdomen and produces a large wound to make th...
Forensic Medicine
Special topics
ba093c04-1231-4ad0-b9a7-52ae9033bc33
In submandibular gland excision all of the following nerves may be affected except
Lingual nerve
Hypoglossal nerve
Glossopharyngeal nerve
Mandibular division of trigeminal nerve
2c
multi
Ans. (c) Glossopharyngeal nerveRef: Bailey and Love 27th edition Page 780The following nerves are at risk during Submandibular surgery:2 Superficial nerves:* Marginal Mandibular branch of Facial nerve* Rarely Cervical Branch of Facial nerve* 2 Deep Cranial nerves:* Lingual Nerve* Hypoglossal nerve
Surgery
Salivary Gland
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Which of the following disease is transmitted by phlebotomus argentipes -
Epidemic typhus
Kala-azar
Relapsing fever
Trench fever
1b
single
Kala-azar by Sandfly Trypanosomiasis African - Tsetse fly American (Chagas) - Triatomine bug Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 25th Edition, Pg 836
Social & Preventive Medicine
Environment and health
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The following is responsible for causing ophthalmia neonatorum on 5-7th day after bih: March 2013 (b)
Chemical
Herpes Simplex Virus II
Neisseria gonorrhoea
Chlamydia trachomatis
1b
single
Ans. B i.e. Herpes simplex virus II Ophthalmia neonatorum Time frame of signs/ symptoms following bih play an impoant role in determining the most likely etiology and subsequent proper diagnosis and treatment Within 48 hours: Chemical conjunctivitis (Typically presents within first 24 hours following bih) & Niesseria g...
Ophthalmology
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74331eaa-f1c6-420a-8c39-ca1dbef668b6
Molis micrograbhic excision is used for the management of
Testicular cancer
Penile cancer
Prostate cancer
None of the above
1b
multi
null
Surgery
null
e2a7f3c1-0852-4d7c-9390-138449418138
The dose of Dapsone at which it does not cause hemolysis?
50mg
200mg
300mg
500mg
0a
single
Doses of dapsone less than 50mg in normal healthy persons cause no hemolysis.Ref: Goodman Gillman 12th ed. Pg: 1564
Pharmacology
Antibiotics
1a4a5c8f-58e8-4ec8-ab18-d2d52bbf7f87
Capsid of viral structure is-
Extracellular infectious particle
Protein coat around nucleic acid
Envelop around a virus
None of the above
1b
multi
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Protein coat around nucleic acid Structure of viruso The extracellular infectious virus particle is called as the virion.o The virion consist of a nucleic acid surrounded by a protein coat, the capsid.o The capsid with the enclosed nucleic acid is known as the nucleocapsid.o Two kinds of symmetry are ...
Microbiology
Properties of Virus
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A 23-year-old man presents with fever, weight loss, malaise, abdominal pain and myalgias. Workup reveals that the patient has polyaeritis nodosa. Which of the following is associated with this form of vasculitis?
Arsenic
Chlamydia pneumonia
Hepatitis B virus
Human immunodeficiency virus
2c
single
Although the significance remains unclear, 30% of patients with polyaeritis nodosa have serum antibodies to the hepatitis B virus. Arsenic is associated with the development of angiosarcoma. Chlamydia pneumonia has been implicated in the development of atherosclerosis. KSHV, HHV-8, causes Kaposi sarcoma in individuals ...
Pathology
Vasculitis
bdee0875-e684-47d6-a293-fc82c60446af
Graft for myringoplasty-
Temporalis fascia
IIiacus fascia
Colles fascia
Iliotibial band
0a
single
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Temporalis fascia o Graft material used for myringoplasty are :i) Temporalis fascia (most common)iii) Tragal cartilageii) Perichondrium from the tragusiv) Veino Sometimes, homografts such as dura, vein, fascia and cadaver tympanic membrane are also used.[?][?] Dhingra 36
ENT
Operative Surgery
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Auzpitz sign is seen in -
Psoriasis
LichenPlanus
Alopeciaaerata
Lichensclerosus
0a
single
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Psoriasis Various bed side tests and signs associated with psoriasis :-1. Grattage test :- Scraping of the psoriasis lesion causes accentuation of silvery scales (due to trapping of air).2 Auspitz's sign :- Scraping of the psoriasis lesion causes accentuation of silvery scales (like in grattage test)....
Skin
Psoriasis
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True about CLL is -a) Can present as acute leukaemiab) Diagnosed in routine blood testc) Leukocytosisd) More T lymphocytes seen
bc
c
ac
ad
0a
multi
null
Medicine
null
390657af-f557-4f8e-a13d-0d0e2115dca6
Moth eaten bone is seen in which of the following ?
Osteoid osteoma
Multiple myeloma
Eosinophilic granuloma
Chondromyxoid fibroma
1b
single
Moth eaten pattern - Areas of destruction with ragged borders - Implies more rapid growth More likely chance of malignancy - Example Multiple Myeloma Metastasis Ewing&;s Sarcoma ref : maheswari 9th ed
Orthopaedics
Tumors
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A patient with multiple myeloma and serum ca2+15mg/dl ; the treatment -a) Oral pamidronateb) Less than 15mg/dl serum calcium dose not causes symptomsc) Mithramycind) Glucocorticoids
abc
acd
bc
bde
1b
single
null
Medicine
null
e87dcbbc-8435-454a-9146-7fdf8e7e071e
A 68-year-old male musician presents to the emergency department with a sudden onset of colicky abdominal pain and massive vomiting of 4-hour duration. Examination shows an elevated WBC of 13,200 with a HCT of 45%. Electrolytes and blood urea nitrogen (BUN) are normal. An erect film of the abdomen reveals dilatation of...
Complete proximal intestinal obstruction
Incomplete proximal intestinal obstruction
Complete ileal obstruction
Incomplete ileal obstruction
0a
single
Mechanical obstruction implies a barrier that impedes progress of intestinal contents. Complete mid or distal small-bowel obstruction presents with colicky abdominal pain, more marked abdominal distention but with vomiting that is less frequent and occurs at a later stage than that of proximal jejunal obstruction.
Surgery
Small & Large Intestine
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Mandibular complete denture should cover retromolar pad because
More surface area gives better retention
Provides border seal
Resists movement of denture base
All of the above
3d
multi
null
Dental
null
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A 40-year-old male patient presented to the dermatology OPD with complaints of a characteristic rash over the face along with fever, ahralgia and moderate chest pain. Patient gave history of using some drug for 3 months. On examination, there was no CNS involvement. Lab findings revealed normal urine r/m studies and no...
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3d
multi
This is a case of Drug induced Lupus. More common in females. Presents with the characteristic malar skin rash. Along with serositis, most commonly pleuritis. Kidney and CNS are rarely involved. Titres of anti-histone Abs are increased. It is a type 3 hypersensitivity reaction. It is associated with HLA-DR2 Image A sho...
Unknown
Integrated QBank
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There are 20 amino acids with three codons in spite of the no of amino acids could be formed is 64 leading to that an amino acid is represented by more than one codon is called:
Transcription
Degeneracy
Mutation
Frameshift
1b
multi
Ans. B. Degeneracy(Ref: Harper 31/e p395)Genetic Code--Salient features of Genetic CodeTriplet Codon: Each amino acid is represented by triplet sequence.Degenerate (Redundant)--More than 1 codon represent a single amino acid. Degeneracy of the codon lies in the 3rd Base.Nonoverlapping-- Reading of genetic code do not i...
Biochemistry
Molecular Genetics
6a71406a-2c0e-453c-bf2d-b557613d0af1
All of the following muscles of tongue are supplied by hypoglossal nerve, EXCEPT?
Palatoglossus
Genioglossus
Geniohyoid
None of the above
0a
multi
The muscles of the tongue, with the exception of palatoglossus, are supplied by the hypoglossal nerve. Palatoglossus is supplied the pharyngeal plexus.
Anatomy
null
dd5072a9-b5d3-48b1-9689-31e223b09fb4
Hemagglutinin, (Anti-A and Anti-B) are which type of antibodies?
IgG
IgM
IgA
IgE
1b
single
Ans. B. IgM. (Ref. H-17th/pg. 708-709; Wintrobe's clinical hematology 13th/ pg. 979)Isohemagglutinins, substances that agglutinate the red blood cells of others of the same species, are also found in humans. Thus, there are four main blood groups, which differ with respect to two antigens, A and B, in the red blood cel...
Medicine
Blood
136dc29b-dafb-48a0-92f3-4e2079d4adae
Which of the following method is used for HIV pre-test and post-test counselling?
Individual approach
Group approach
Mass media
All of the above
0a
multi
In HIV the patient has to visit ICTC (Integrated Counselling and Testing Centre); Where a private counselling session is done. It holds valid for both pre-test and post-test counselling.
Dental
null
42c98c68-a885-495d-a32a-84518972ec07
A patient tries to make a fist but the index and middle finger remain partially extended. The nerve most probably involved is
Median nerve
Musculo-cutaneous nerve
Radial nerve
Ulnar nerve
0a
multi
Answer: (a) Median nerve.MEDIAN NERVE INJURY* When the median nerve is severed in the elbow region, flexion of the proximal interphalangeal joints of the lst-3rd digits is lost and flexion of the 4th and 5th digits is weakened.* Flexion of the distal interphalangeal joints of the 2nd and 3rd digits is also lost.* Flexi...
Anatomy
Upper Extremity
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30 year old female comes with visual defects, breast engorgement and Amenorrhea. Investigation of choice is
CT brain
Serum prolactin
Biopsy
Mr angiography
1b
single
This is likely to be a case of pituitary adenoma. The most common pituitary adenoma causing the symptoms is prolactinoma.
Medicine
null
a8d7fbb9-26e2-44f2-a0ea-4d39b591b1cf
A young boy presented with a lesion over his right buttock which had peripheral scaling and central clearing with scarring. The investigation of choice would be:
Tzank smear
KOH preparation
Biopsy
Sabourad's agar
2c
single
C i.e. Biopsy
Skin
null
528cbc97-f14f-46ef-8e6d-8a9119dffc29
Which is the most common primary malignancy of hea ?
Rabdomyosarcoma
Myxoma
Fibroma
Lymphoma
1b
single
Myxoma is the most common primary neoplasm of hea (30- 50%). 75% of cardiac myxomas develop in the left atrium. Histologically, it is composed of a myxomatous stroma with large stellate cells mixed with multiWnuleated cells and covered with endothelium. Unusual benign tumors of hea are fibroma, lipoma, angioma, teratom...
Surgery
null
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A 50-year-old male with 2 diabetes mellitus is found to have 24-hour urinary albumin of 250 mg. Which of the following drugs may be used to retard the progression of the renal disease -
Hydrochlorthiazide
Enalapril
Amiloride
Aspirin
1b
single
null
Medicine
null
4970113a-16b4-4966-946d-249f72224a03
A case of 32 weeks of pregnancy with cornual placenta with breech presentation, treatment of choice is :
Wait & Watch
External cephalic version
Elective C. S.
Vaginal breech delivery
0a
single
Wait & Watch
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
null
fac78ba6-5e55-4456-a5df-0c8d13da0bc3
Hyper parathyroidism is characterised by the following except
Generalised osteoporosis
Renal calculi
Hypercalcemia
Osteosclerosis
3d
multi
Clinical features of Hyperparathyroidism Patients with PHPT formerly presented with the 'classic' pentad of symptoms Kidney stones Painful bones Abdominal groans Psychic moans Fatigue oveones Ref: schwaz's principle of surgery 10th edition Pgno :1560
Anatomy
Endocrinology and breast
9998f553-8eb9-4fe5-a0d0-de1da46fe29f
Preferred method of contraception for a female with family H/O ovarian cancer :
POP
Cu IUCD
OCP
Barrier method
2c
single
OCPs reduce ovarian cancer. TEXTBOOK OF GYNECOLOGY SHEILA BALAKRISHNAN SECOND EDITION PAGE NO 368 Table no 33.4
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Contraception
3d399096-68bc-4d38-a439-0a3010791378
Most common differential diagnosis for appendicitis in children is
Gastroenteritis
Mesentric lymphadenopathy
Intussusception
Meckel's diveiculitis
1b
single
Differential diagnosis of acute appendicitis in children Gastroenteritis Mesenteric adenitis Meckel's diveiculitis Intussusception Henoch-Schonlein purpura Lobar pneumonia Ref: Bailey & Love&;s Sho Practice of Surgery,E25,Page-1209
Surgery
G.I.T
a43e96de-c7cb-4446-87b0-bcec3cd9d378
Which of the following drugs is to be immediately stopped in a patient of diabetes with HTN and serum creatinine level of 5.6 mg?
Metformin
Insulin
Metoprolol
Linagliptin
0a
single
ANS. AMetformin is contraindicated in patients with high creatinine because of the risk of lactic acidosis.# Specific side effects of OHAMetformin1. GI symptoms2. B12 deficiency3. Lactic acidosis (especially in patients with high creatinine, liver failure, alcoholism, cardiorespiratory insufficiency)Piogiitazone1. Unsa...
Pharmacology
Endocrinology
02824d0f-5437-49cd-8a05-c5e5751f35d6
Actinomycete is the source of which of the following anti microbials ?
Tetracycline
Polyene
Aztreonam
Colistin
0a
single
null
Pharmacology
null
2aa77377-0266-4653-8824-288b446e940f
Large unilateral hypopigmented lesion on right trunk and arm in female. Which of the following best explain the etiology for it?
Autoimmune hypothesis
Neurogenic hypothesis
Genetic factors
Self destruct theory of Lerner
1b
single
Image shows large U/L hypopigmented lesion on right trunk and arm in young female: segmental vitiligo. Vitiligo Segmental Non segmental Unilateral along dermatome Localised Generalised Focal: few mucosal: mucosa -Vulgaris - MC, B/L symptoms - Acrofacial (including hand and face) - Universalis >90% Etio: Autoimmune cond...
Dental
Hypo Pigmentary Disorders
574da78b-0fdc-4039-a07d-7792411dd9ba
The layer of the cornea once destroyed does not regenerate is:
Epithelium
Bowman's membrane
Descemet's membrane
All of the above
1b
multi
Ans. Bowman's membrane
Ophthalmology
null
ddbada9c-2e7c-483e-ab86-ba4a92fa6bf4
A 59-year-old man complains of progressive weakness. He reports that his stools are very dark. Physical examination demonstrates fullness in the right lower quadrant. Laboratory studies show iron deficiency anemia, with a serum hemoglobin level of 7.4 g/dL. Stool specimens are positive for occult blood. Colonoscopy dis...
Alpha-fetoprotein
Carcinoembryonic antigen
Chorionic gonadotropin
Chromogranin
1b
single
Colorectal cancer is asymptomatic in its initial stages. As the tumor grows, the most common sign is occult blood in feces, especially when the tumor is in the proximal portion of the colon. Chronic, asymptomatic bleeding typically causes iron-deficiency anemia. Adenocarcinomas of the colon usually express CEA, a glyco...
Pathology
Neoplasia
3fdd9920-307f-462b-9646-922879a8051f
Succinylcholine is sho acting due to
Rapid excretion
Poor absorption
Rapid hydrolysis
None of the above
2c
multi
Succinylcholine is rapidly metabolized in plasma by pseudocholinesterase. Ref Katzung 12th ed.
Pharmacology
All India exam
28e11c7c-c3dc-4389-ae6a-a932955b3a38
Spermicide acts by -
Release of acrosomal enzymes
Lysis of cell membrane
Glucose uptake inhibition
Vaginal enzyme alteration
0a
single
CHEMICAL METHODS of contraception In the 1960s, before the advent of IUDs and oral contraceptives, spermicides (vaginal chemical contraceptives) were used widely. They comprise four categories. a) Foams : foam tablets, foam aerosols b) Creams, jellies and pastes squeezed from a tube c) Suppositories inseed manually, an...
Social & Preventive Medicine
Demography and family planning
61dd21cd-674e-4428-9cb5-08788d44bc0f
Gas most commonly used in laparoscopy is
CO2
SO2
N2
O2
0a
single
Ans. is a i.e. CO2 CO2 is the gas used to create pneumoperitoneum during laparoscopy. Other option is N20. But it is expensive, less soluble in blood and suppos combustion. Also know : Instrument used for creating pneumoperitoneum is veress needle. Flow Rate of CO2 for creating pneumoperitoneum 200 -- 2000 ml/min and p...
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
null
5ade7921-5b2d-4880-ade4-c2032830a9f4
Absolute Contraindication for the Use of OCPs is:
Thromboembolism
Hypeension
Diabetes
Epilepsy
0a
single
Absolute contraindications of OCP'S: - C - Cancers - L - Liver diseases - U - Uterine bleeding - T - Thromboembolism - C - Cardiovascular diseases - H - Hyperlipidemia - Preganancy Also remember, Long-standing or complicated diabetes (with microvascular complications) is absolute contraindication. Grade I hypeension is...
Social & Preventive Medicine
Natural Methods, Barrier Methods, IUDs, OCPs
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Magnesium sulphate potentiates the hypotensive action of -
Methyldopa
Nifedipine
Enalapril
Hydralazine
1b
single
ans-B
Unknown
null
37a1b25b-93aa-4fc3-99f4-aa7a828d48ad
A new born girl not passed meconium for 48 hrs, has abdominal distention and vomiting, Initial investigation of choice would be
Manometry
Genotyping for cystic fibrosis
Lower GI contrast study
Serum trypsin immunoblot
2c
single
bowel obstruction with an absent caecal gas shadow in ileocolic cases. A soft tissue opacity is often visible in children. A barium enema may be used to diagnose the presence of an ileocolic intussusception (the claw sign) Ref: Bailey & Love&;s Sho Practice of Surgery,E25,Page-1196
Surgery
G.I.T
e1947d68-839c-4983-aefc-c3c136338dda
Non Oliguric Acute Renal Failure is typically associated with
Aminoglycoside toxicity
Contrast Induced Nephrotoxity
Hemolytic Uremic syndrome
Glomerulonephritis
0a
multi
Answer is A (Aminoglycoside toxicity): Oliguric phase of ATN is asociated with Hyponatremia and not hypernatremia Hyponatremia results from expansion of ECF volume due to dimnished water excretion and excessive administration of free water (volume overload)
Medicine
null
90e2fe75-e30b-45e4-ac5f-ee3970355538
Which of the following is a true statement regarding Enterobacteriaceae:
Motility is by polar flagellum
Glucose is not fermented by all members of the family
All members are oxidase positive
Nitrate reduction negative
2c
multi
Ans. (c) Shigella does not ferments mannitol "Members of enterobacteriaceae rcduce nitrates to nitrites, form catalase but not oxidase." Enterobacteriaceae: lmpoant features Features Escherichia Salmonella Shigella Motility by peritrichous flagella + + - Gas from glucose + + - Acid from lactose + - - Acid from sucrose ...
Microbiology
null
a7d5134f-931f-4d5f-8297-0b4dd2decfa2
Heberden done denotes involvement of
Distal inetrphalangeal joint
Proximal interphalangel joint
Metacarpophalangeal joint
Metatarsophalangeal joint
0a
single
In osteoahritis of hand:Distal interphalangeal joint: Heberden's nodeProximal interphalangeal joint: Bouchard's node(Refer: Mohindra's Fundamentals of Ohopedics, 2nd edition, pg no. 88, 101, 127)
Orthopaedics
All India exam
264a44ef-4862-4258-b7fb-e71df8fa7d0a
APGAR score includes all except
Tendon reflexes
Colour
Muscle tone
Respiratory effort
0a
multi
Sign 0 points 1 point 2 points Heart rate Absent < 100 bpm > 100 bpm Respiratory effort Absent  Slow, irregular Good, crying Muscle tone Flaccid  Some extremity flexion active motion Reflex irritability No response Grimace Vigorous cry Color  Blue, pale Body pink, extremities blue Completely pink
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
null
34360764-9c31-430d-af9f-eaeff03305d6
The parvocellular pathway from lateral geniculate nucleus to visual coex is most sensitive for the stimulus of
Color contrast
Luminance contrast
Temporal frequency
Saccadic eye movements
0a
single
From the lateral geniculate nucleus, a magnocellular pathway and a parvocellular pathway project to the visual coex. The parvocellular pathway, from layers 3-6, carries signals for color vision, texture, shape, and fine detail. The parvocellular pathway also carries color opponent data to the deep pa of layer 4.Ref: Ga...
Physiology
Nervous system
86495f0a-d350-4ad5-ad94-bf6d17d75836
Dose of chloroquine at 4-8 year -
150 mg
300 mg
450 mg
600 mg
1b
single
- for children between 4-8 years, the dose of chloroquine per day is 300 mg. - 2 tablets of chloroquine 150mg base is provided. Reference : Park's textbook of preventive and social medicine, 23rd edition pg no:264 <\p>
Social & Preventive Medicine
Communicable diseases
3ffb46b3-0bd5-4ba7-ae83-f063254b6288
Percentage change of cystic glandular hyperplasia turning to malignancy:
0.10%
2%
1%
10%
2c
single
As discussed in the preceding text: Endometrial hyperplasia is of the following four varieties: Simple hyperplasia without atypical cells Complex hyperplasia without atypical cells Simple hyperplasia without atypical cells Complex hyperplasia without atypical cells. Logically speaking least chances of malignant trans...
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
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The chestnut coloured fungal cells known as muriform bodies are seen in:
Sporotrichosis
Phaeohyphomycosis
Chromoblastomycosis
Lobomycosis
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Muriform cells are also called chromo/medlar/copper penny/ sclerotic bodies. They are chestnut/golden brown colored fungal cells found mainly in giant cells in infiltrate of chromoblastomycosis. Ref: Rook's Textbook of Dermatology, 8th Edition, Page 36.75.
Skin
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FALSE statement about Hallucinations
Perceived as not real
Appears to be coming from external world
Sensory organs are not involved
It occurs in the absence of perceptual stimulus
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(C) Sensory organs are not involved # Hallucination is a perception in the absence of external stimulus that has qualities of real perception.> It is perception without stimuli.> It is independent of will of the observer.> It occurs in inner subjective space i.e. sensory organs are not involved.> It is a vivid sensory ...
Psychiatry
Miscellaneous
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All of the following skin changes are associated with Diabetes Mellitus except
Acanthosis Nigricans
Granuloma annulare
Necrobiosis lipiodica
Salmon patch
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Salmon patch is associated with "Sturge - Weber" syndrome.
Dental
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A young boy presented with high fever shows clinical features suggestive of Legionnaires' Disease. Treatment of choice is:
Amoxicillin
Azithromycin
Penicillin
Streptomycin
1b
single
The macrolides (especially azithromycin) and the respiratory quinolones are now the antibiotics of choice and are effective as monotherapy. Compared with erythromycin, the newer macrolides have superior in vitro activity, display greater intracellular activity, reach higher concentrations in respiratory secretions and ...
Pharmacology
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Which of the following is/are bile acids?
Cholic acid
Lithocholic acid
Deoxycholic acid
All of the above
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Primary bile acids are cholic acid and chenodeoxycholic acid, which are synthesized from cholesterol in liver. In the intestine some of the primary bile acids are conveed into secondary bile acids, i.e., deoxycholic acid (formed from cholic acid) and lithocholic acid (derived from chenodexoxycholic acid). Glycine and t...
Biochemistry
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In leprosy neural involvement occurs in what percentage of patients
30%
60%
90%
100%
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single
A chronic granulomatous disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae, principally affecting peripheral nerves and skin. Nerve involvement is seen in all cases of leprosy. The cardinal signs are: 1. Hypopigmented/hypoanaesthetic patches 2. Peripheral nerve thickening 3. Skin slit smear(AFB).
Dental
Mycobacterial Infections
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Which of the following is not a specific somatoform disorders?.
Somatization disorder
Fibromyalgia
Chronic fatigue syndrome
Irritable bowel syndrome
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Ans--b. Fibromyalgia (Ref Harrison 19/e p2238. 18/e p122. 2849: Kaplan and Sada'ock!s Synopsis of Psychiatry 10/e p276; Niraj Ahuja 7/e p104-105)Fibromyalgia is not a specific somatoform disorder, it has organic basis behind its pathologysomatic like is a generic term first used in DSM III for a group of disorders char...
Psychiatry
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Fluoride helps in
Vision
Dentition
Myelinaon
Joint stability
1b
single
Fluoride helps in denon and reduces tooth decay, Flourine is oen called a two edged sword Excess intake →Causes Endemic fluorosis Inadequate →Causes dental caries
Social & Preventive Medicine
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The epithelium is absent in lens on
Anterior surface
Posterior surface
Anterior pole
At zonular attachment
1b
single
There is no posterior epithelium, as these cells are used up in filling the central cavity of lens vesicle during The epithelium development of the lens.
Ophthalmology
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Bronchus is the site of pathological changes for all of the following diseases, except:
Chronic bronchitis
Asthma
Bronchiectasis
Emphysema
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multi
Emphysema occurs at the site of acinus, the anatomical site for the rest of them is the bronchus.
Pathology
Obstructive Lung Disease
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Systemic infection is caused by all fungi except
Cryptococcus
Histoplasma
Dermatophytes
Paracoccidioides
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multi
Dermatophytes are a group of fungi that infect only superficial keratinised tissue without involving the living tissue. Ref: Baveja textbook of microbiology; 4th edition
Microbiology
mycology
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Which cyclooxygenase plays a role in maintaining GI mucosal integrity?
Cyclooxygenase 1
Cyclooxygenase 2
Cyclooxygenase 3
Cyclooxygenase 4
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single
Cyclooxygenase 1- plays a role in maintaining GI mucosal integrity The beneficial effects of NSAIDs on tissue inflammation are due to inhibition of COX-2 S/E of NSAIDs: GI mucosal ulceration and renal dysfunction- due to inhibition of the COX-1 isoform. Highly COX-2-selective NSAIDs- provide the beneficial effect of de...
Medicine
Malabsorbtion Syndrome
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True about miliary tuberculosis -a) Occurs following primary reactivationb) Occurs following secondary reactivationc) Both primary and secondary reactivation d) Commonly affects liver, kidney and spleen
ab
bc
acd
abc
3d
multi
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Medicine
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Bruxism is: NEET 13
Walking during sleep
Nocturnal enuresis
Grinding of teeth during sleep
Sleep apnea
2c
single
Ans. Grinding of teeth during sleep
Forensic Medicine
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Absence of corkscrew glands is seen in
Halban's disease
Polycystic ovarian disease
Irregular ripening
Metropathia hemorrhagica
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single
Ans. D. Metropathia hemorrhagicaEndometrial histology - secretory phasea. The characteristic feature of endometrium in Metropathia hemorrhagica is cystic glandular hyperplasia.b. Another important feature is absence of secretory endometrium with absence of corkscrew glands.c. Endometrium is usually thick and polypoidal...
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Miscellaneous (Obs)
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In HIV window period indicates:
Time period between infection and onset of first symptoms
Time period between infection and detection of antibodies against HIV
Time period between infection and minimum multiplication of the organism
Time period between infection and maximum multiplication of the organism
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single
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Time period between infection and detection of antibodies against HIV(Ref: Ananthanarayan, 9th/e, p. 579 and 8th/e, p. 578)* It takes 2 - 8 weeks to months for antibodies to appear after infection. This period, from infection to appearance of antibodies is called as window period.* During this period ...
Microbiology
Human Immunodeficiency Virus
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Microstructure of cobalt chromium alloy in cast condition is
fibrous
homogeneous
inhomogeneous
amorphous
2c
multi
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Dental
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Rule of Hasse is used to determine: DNB 09; Punjab 10; NEET 13
Age of fetus
Height of an adult
Race of a person
Identification
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single
Ans. Age of fetus
Forensic Medicine
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All are signs of inoperability of carcinoma of cervix except
Carcinoma of cervix extending toParametrium
Presence of extrapelvic metastasis
Involvement of bladder
Extensive infiltration of vagina
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multi
Contraindications of Pelvic Exenteration Extra pelvic spread of the disease with distant metastasis to lungs, liver and bones Women with comorbid conditions Urethral obstruction, Sciatic pain, Unilateral leg edema Ref: D.C.DUTTA&;S TEXTBOOK OF GYNECOLOGY; 6th edition; Pg no:349
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Gynaecological oncology
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Early age of sex is risk factor for
Carcinoma cervix
Carcinoma vulva
Carcinoma vagina
Carcinoma ovary
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Ans. A. Carcinoma cervixEarly Coitarche (early age of first intercourse) is a risk factor for carcinoma cervix.
Pathology
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Pressure volume loop is shifted to left side in
Aortic regurgitation
Mitral regurgitation
Aortic stenosis
Congestive cardiac failure
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single
Ans. (c) Aortic stenosis(Ref: Ganong, 25th ed/p.540)In aortic stenosis,PV loop is shifted to left sideVentricular systolic pressure increases to overcome the stenosisThere is increase in End systolic volumeStroke volume decreases
Physiology
Heart, Circulation, and Blood
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A 15-year-old girl in a rural community has swollen, painful lymph nodes in her right axilla. Physical examination reveals multiple scratches on her right arm with a papule associated with one of the scratch marks. She states that the scratches occurred about 5 days ago. What type of animal is the most likely source of...
Cat or kitten
Chicken
Dog or puppy
Horse
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single
This patient has the classic symptoms of cat scratch disease caused by the bacillus Baonella henselae. The disease is self-limited with the onset of symptoms occurring 3-10 days following an inoculating scratch. The organism can be isolated from kittens, typically less than 1 year of age, or from fleas. A history of a ...
Microbiology
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Spleen projects into the following space of peritoneal cavity:
Greater sac
Paracolic gutter
Left subhepatic space
Infracolic compament
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Being developed in the dorsal mesogastrium, the spleen projects into the greater sac surrounded by peritoneum of the original left leaf of the dorsal mesogastrium. It lies at the left margin of the lesser sac below the diaphragm, and its diaphragmatic surface is moulded into a reciprocal convexity. Its hilum lies in th...
Anatomy
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All are true regarding Mumps, EXCEPT
Incubation period 18-21 days
Extensive tissue damage
Multiplies in respiratory epithelium
Spreads through Stenson's duct to Parotid gland
3d
multi
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Medicine
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A 6 years old boy presented with Complex seizures per day in spite of adequate 4 drug antiepileptic regime. He had history of repeated high-grade fever in childhood. MRI for epilepsy protocol revealed normal brain scan. Which of the following will not be helpful for functional imaging of brain?
MDCT
SPECT imaging
Interictal 18F-FDG PET
Video EEG with Ictal 99mTc- HMPAO study of brain
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single
Brain perfusion study using perfusion agents like Tc-99m HMPAO, i.e., Tc-9W6HMPAO brain SPECT is indicated in acute cerebral infarct imaging before evidence of CT/MRI pathology, when positive findings are seen with 1 hour of event. Brain metabolic rate and functional activity study by using 18F –FDG PET is indicated in...
Unknown
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Phocomelia is best described as:
Defect in development of long bones
Defect in development of flat bones
Defect in intramembranous ossification
Defect in cartilage replacement by bones
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ANSWER: (A) Defect in development of long bonesREF: Goodman Gillman manual of pharmacology and therapeutics 2008 edition page 897, http:// en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PhocomeliaPhocomelia is lack of development of proximal part of limb. The distal part being present is called as seal limb. Phocomelia is an extremely rare con...
Pharmacology
Adverse Drug Effect
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Large antigen - antibody reaction is required to cause -
Serum sickness
Ahus reaction
Uicaria
Anaphylactic-reaction
1b
single
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Ahus reaction
Pathology
null
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All are sphincters of lower genito urinary tract of female except
Pubovaginalis
External urethral sphincter
Internal urethral sphincter
Bulbospongiosus
2c
multi
In males and females, both internal and external urethral sphincters function to inhibit the release of urine. In males, the internal sphincher muscle of urethra functions to prevent reflux of seminal fluids into the male bladder during ejaculation. Females do have a more elaborate external sphincter muscle than males ...
Anatomy
Abdomen and pelvis
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Bird beak appearance on barium swallow study is seen in -
Achlasia cardia
Carcinoma esophagus
Hiatus hernia
Diffuse esophageal spasm
0a
multi
’’Bird beak appearance on barium study is seen in achalasia cardia.              Important esophageal signs
Radiology
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The symptoms of Hyperparathyroidism include -
Constipation & muscle weakness
Anorexia & weight loss
Polydipsia & polyuria
All of the above
3d
multi
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Surgery
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Bradykinin Causes -
Vasoconstriction
Pain at the site of inflammation
Bronchodilatation
Decreased Vascular permeability
1b
single
Bradykinin causes Increases vascular permeability Aeriolar dilation Bronchial smooth muscle contraction Pain at the site of inflammation ref robbins 9th ed page 52
Pathology
General pathology
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True statement regarding Atrioventricular block with atrial tachycardia is -
Seen in WPW syndrome
Is a complication of pacemaker
Can occur in normal person occasionally.
Seen in Digitalis toxicity with K+ depletion
3d
multi
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Medicine
null
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Most common site of myositis ossificans ?
Knee
Elbow
Shoulder
Wrist
1b
single
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Elbow Myositis ossificans is the extraskeletal hetrotropic ossification that occurs in muscles and other soft tissues. Trauma is the most impoant cause of myositis ossificans. Usually there is history of severe single injury. It is more common in children. Most commonly involved joint is elbow followe...
Surgery
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Alcohol in substrate inducer for which gene?
Pol III gene
Myc Oncogene
P53
NF1
0a
single
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Pol III gene Alcohol induces pol III gene (RNA polymerase III-dependent genes) transcription in vivo and in vitro. Brfl specifically regulates pol III gene transcription. Changes in pol III gene and Brfl expression tightly link to cell transformation and tumor formation. Alcohol induced deregulation o...
Pharmacology
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True about Barret's esophagus -a) Premalignantb) Predispose to sq. cell Cac) Can be diagnosed by seeing under endoscoped) Biopsy is necessary to diagnosee) Stricture may be present in high esophagus
bce
bde
abcd
acde
3d
multi
Diagnosis of Barrett's esophagus - The diagnosis of Barrett's esophagus is suspected on endoscopy when there is difficulty in visualizing the squamo-columnar junction at its normal location and by the appearance of pink, more luxuriant columnar mucosa in the lower esophagus instead of gray-pink squamous mucosa. -  the ...
Surgery
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Best approach to study a rare disease is:
Case control study
Cross-sectional study
Cohort study
Clinical trial
0a
single
null
Dental
null
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The following are consistent with pheochromocytoma except-
Episodic diarrhea
Episodic flushing of skin
Episodes of hypeension
Paroxysm, palpitation and sweating
0a
multi
there is constipation not diarrhea Ref- ( Harrison 17 pg 2270)
Medicine
Endocrinology
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Characteristic Symptom in induced psychotic disorder is
Insomnia
Profound mood disturbance
Accepting delusions of other person
Suicidal Ideation
2c
single
C i.e. Accepting delusions of other person
Psychiatry
null
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A patient has complaint of seeing coloured holoes in the evening and blurring of vision for last few days with normal 10P :
Prodromal phase of acute angle closure glaucoma
Acute angle closure glaucoma
Chronic glaucoma
Epidemic dropsy
0a
single
A i.e.Prodromal phase of angle closure glaucoma
Ophthalmology
null
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All of the following statements are FALSE regarding multiple sclerosis except ?
Involves peripheral nervous system
Condition is almost always malignant and is resolved spontaneously
More common in males
Autoimmune disease mainly targetting MBP
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multi
MS is a autoimmune disease mainly targetting MBP( Myelin basic protein) Multiple Sclerosis Hallmark - Demyelination occur secondary to damage myelin component (autoimmunity) More common in females than male. In all demyelinating disorder peripheral nervous system is spared. Condition is almost always benign and is reso...
Medicine
Demyelinating disorder
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Dyskeratosis is seen in:
Pemphigus vulgaris
Bullous Pemphigoid
Darier's disease
Hailey-Hailey disease
2c
single
Darier's disease is characterized by defect in Ca+2 pump that is necessary for desmosome function, due to mutation in ATP2A2 gene. Both HHD and Darier's disease are characterized by acantholysis and suprabasal blister, but dysteratosis (premature keratinization in epidermis) is seen classically with Darier's disease.
Dental
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Which of the following is NOT a branch of intracranial part of Internal carotid artery(103 - BDC- 3) 4th edition
Anterior communicating
Anterior cerebral
Middle cerebral
Posterior communicating
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single
(Anterior communicating) (103- BDC-3, 4th edition, 750 Snell 8th)Branches of the Internal Carotid Artery* There are no branches in the neck** (Cervical), Many important branches, however are given off in the skull* Cerebral part branches(i) Opthalmic(ii) Anterior cerebral(iii) Posterior communicting(iv) Middle cerebral...
Anatomy
Neuroanatomy
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With help of the drug shown below, serotonin is synthesized from which of the following precursor amino acid?
Tryptophan
Glycine
Threonine
Methionine
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single
Tryptophan. Serotonin is synthesized from the essential amino acid tryptophan. The rate-limiting step is the conversion of the amino acid to 5-hydroxytrptophan by tryptophan hydroxylase. This is then conveed to serotonin by the aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase which needs Pyridoxal Phosphate as a cofactor Ref : vasu...
Biochemistry
All India exam
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Which of the following is silent thyroiditis?
Acute thyroiditis
Subacute thyroiditis
Hashimoto thyroiditis
Post-paum thyroiditis
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Silent thyroiditis / Post-Paum thyroiditis It is an autoimmune mediated destruction of gland. It occurs after 3-6 months post-paum in about 5% of pregnancies. Patient first develops thyrotoxicosis which is followed by hypothyroidism and then resolution. It is characterised by: Normal ESR and presence of TPO antibodies ...
Medicine
Diseases of Thyroid
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Apparant lenghthening is seen in TB Hip of
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Stage 4
0a
single
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Orthopaedics
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