Download DNB 2020 June Endocrinology Paper I Question Paper

Download Diplomate of National Board (DNB) 2020 June Endocrinology Paper I Question Paper

FINAL EXAM
NATIONAL BOARD OF EXAMINATIONS
JUNE 2020
ENDOCRINOLOGY
PAPER-I
Time: 3 hours
ENDO/J/20/07/I
Max. Marks:100
Important Instructions:
Attempt all questions in order.
Each question carries 10 marks.
Read the question careful y and answer to the point neatly and legibly.
Do not leave any blank pages between two answers.
Indicate the question number correctly for the answer in the margin space.
Answer all the parts of a single question together.
Start the answer to a question on a fresh page or leave adequate space between two answers.
Draw table/diagrams/flowcharts wherever appropriate.
Write short notes on:
1. Normal distribution of data.
10
2. Development of the pituitary gland, role of Transcription factors and their
4+3+3
clinical relevance.
3. Role of cyclic AMP in the hormonal signaling.
10
4. a) Specificity spil over.
4+3+3
b) Heterophile antibody.
c) Use of liquid chromatography in Endocrinology.
5. Assessment of pancreatic beta cel reserve and insulin resistance in the
5+5
laboratory and in clinical practice.
6. Mechanisms controlling onset of puberty.
10
7. Nutritional & metabolic management of post bariatric surgery state.
10
8. Molecular basis for Metabolic Memory.
10
9. Endocrine disrupting chemicals.
10
10. Physiology of melatonin and its therapeutic potential.
10
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POSSESSION/USE OF CELL PHONES OR ANY SUCH ELECTRONIC GADGETS IS NOT PERMITTED INSIDE THE
EXAMINATION HALL.

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