Name of the University : The Tamilnadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University
Degree : Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Branch : Branch V – ANATOMY
Subject Code/Name : 2235/Histology, Neuroanatomy And Museum Techniques
Paper : III
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Histology, Neuroanatomy :
September 2008 :
Sub. Code: 2235
M.S. DEGREE EXAMINATION
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Branch V – ANATOMY
Paper III : HISTOLOGY, NEUROANATOMY AND MUSEUM TECHNIQUES
(Common to all candidates)
Q.P. Code : 222235
Time : Three hours
Maximum : 100 marks
Draw suitable diagram wherever necessary. :
Answer ALL questions. :
I. Essay questions : (2 X 20 = 40)
1. Describe the microscopic structure of lining epithelium of male genital system.
2. Describe the internal capsule and add a note on blood supply.
II. Write short notes on : (10 X 6 = 60)
1. Double embedding.
2. Plastination techniques.
3. Clearing agents.
4. Blood brain barrier.
5. Histology of growing end of long bone.
6. Mounting of brain sections.
7. Histology of lung.
8. Cochlea.
9. Basal ganglion and its connections.
10. Histology of pituitary gland.
March 2009 :
I. Essay questions : (2 x 20 = 40)
1. Describe the gross anatomy and histological features of the cerebellum.
2. Describe the histology of the liver.
II. Write short notes on : (10 x 6 = 60)
1. Method of making casts of the tracheo bronchial tree.
2. Connective tissue stains.
3. Clearing agents.
4. Histology of pancreas.
5. Circumventricular organs.
6. Diffuse neuro endocrine system.
7. Venous drainage of cerebrum.
8. Pyramidal tract.
9. Nucleus ambiguus.
10. Electron microscopy of Glomerular filtration.
September 2009 :
I. Essay questions : (2 x 20 = 40)
1. Give a detailed account of functional histology of lymphoid organs.
2. Mention the nuclei, course, relations and distribution of glossopharyngeal nerve.
II. Write short notes on : (10 x 6 = 60)
1. Micro anatomy of pituitary gland.
2. Microtome.
3. Microscopic structure of cardiac muscle.
4. Histological structure of liver.
5. Preparation of resin casts of blood vessels.
6. Blood supply of spinal cord.
7. Subarachnoid cisterns.
8. Cerebral angiography
9. Nuclei of cerebellum.
10. Preparation of illustrated catalogues of mounted museum specimens.
March 2010 :
I. Essay questions : (2 x 20 = 40)
1. Describe the limbic system in detail.
2. Describe the microscopic structure of digestive system at various levels.
II. Write short notes on : (10 x 6 = 60)
1. Corpora quadrigemina and their connections.
2. Blood supply of internal capsule.
3. Commissures of brain.
4. Subarachnoid cisterns.
5. Embalming techniques.
6. Microtome.
7. Plastination.
8. Double embedding.
9. Juxta Glomerular apparatus.
10. Microscopic structure of suprarenal gland.
May 2011 :
I. Essay : Pages Time Marks
1. Mention the nuclei, course, relations and distribution of the facial nerve.
2. Describe the microscopic anatomy of the testis and epididymis.
II. Short Questions :
1. Membranous ossification.
2. Scanning electron microscope.
3. Microscopic structure of kidney.
4. Basal nuclei.
5. Methylene blue.
6. Nerve fibre stains.
7. Sertoli cell.
8. Red pulp of spleen.
III. Reasoning Out :
Each of the following questions has a stem followed by five options. Mention whether the options are TRUE or FALSE and mention the REASON.
1. The duodenum has
a) Villi
b) Crypts of Lieberkuhn
c) Valves of Kerkring
d) Muscularis mucosa
e) Serous glands in the submucosa.
2. An oligodendrocyte
a) Has a rounded cell body
b) Has numerous processes
c) Can provide a myelin sheath for three axons
d) Is related to a node of Ranvier
e) Is mesodermal in origin.
3. Immuno-histochemistry
a) Involves localization of neurotransmitters
b) Makes use of monoclonal antibodies
c) Can label proteins
d) Makes use of enzymes
e) Makes use of fluorescent dyes.
4. The microscopic structure of the cerebellum
a) There are olivo-cerebellar mossy fibres
b) Granule cells form parallel fibres
c) Basket cells are in the granular layer
d) Golgi cells are in the molecular layer
e) Purkinje cells ramify in the long axis of the folia
IV. Very Short Answers :
1. Name the two types of adipose tissue.
2. Name the two layers of the dermis.
3. Name the two parts of the gastro-intestinal tract with submucosal Glands.
4. Name the two types of cells found in the parathyroid gland.
5. Name the papillae that contain taste buds.
6. Which nucleus of the trigeminal nerve contains first order neurons?
7. Which cell of the cerebellum forms the parallel fibres?
8. The lateral lemniscus is part of which pathway.
9. Mention the chemicals used in defatting in the preparation of stained foetal skeletons.
10. Name one substance used in corrosion casts.