Tamil Nadu Dr MGR Medical University 2008 M.D General Medicine Dor of Medicine ( D.M.) Branch I - Neurology - I– BASIC SCIENCES - - Question Paper

August 2008
[KT 001] Sub. Code: 1101
D.M. DEGREE exam
(Higher Specialities)
(Revised Regulations)
Branch I - Neurology
Paper I– BASIC SCIENCES ( Consisting of Neuro anatomy,
Neuro-physiology, Neuro pathology, Neuro chemistry
& Electro neuro physiology)
Q.P. Code: 161101
Time: 3 hours Maximum: 100 Marks
ans ALL ques.
Draw suitable diagrams wherever necessary.
I. Essays: two x 20 = 40 Marks
1. define the anatomical and physiologic basis of ocular movements.
2. explain the pathophysiology of Dystonia.
II. Write short notes on: 10 X six = 60 Marks
1. Cerebellum and cognition.
2. Bone marrow study in diagnostic neurology.
3. Pathology of idiopathic polymyositis.
4. Demyelination and remyelination.
5. Neurotransmission.
6. Ferritinopathies.
7. Homocysteine.
8. Amyloid angiopathy.
9. Fahr Syndrome.
10. Cannabinoids in Neurology.

Earning:   Approval pending.