Other Bachelor Degree-Bachelor of Audiology and Speech Language Pathology 1st Year GENETICS, PEDIATRICS AND NEUROLOGY (Kerala University of Health Sciences-2013)

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                             First Year BASLP Degree Supplementary Examinations - March 2013


                                                       GENETICS, PEDIATRICS AND NEUROLOGY

Time: 3 hrs                                                                                              Max marks : 80

• Answer all questions
• Draw diagrams wherever necessary



Essays (4x10=40)

1. Describe the aetiology, characteristics, clinical picture, course, prognosis, diagnosis, and treatment of childhood autism

2. Describe the aetiology , clinical features an management of cerebral palsy.

3. Describe briefly the ventricular system of the brain and describe in detail classification, causes, clinical features, investigations and management of hydrocephalus

4. Describe the aetiology , clinical features, management and prevention of pellagra.



Short notes (5X5=25)

5. Syringomyelia.
6. Karyotyping .
7. Pedigree construct ion - a useful tool. Explain.
8. Protein energy malnutrition.
9. W ilson's disease

Answer briefly

10. Beri- beri
11.Circle of Willis
12. Synapse
13. Neonatal reflexes
14. Name the cranial nerves in order.
(5x3=15)

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