Download DNB 2020 June Physiology Paper IV Question Paper

Download Diplomate of National Board (DNB) 2020 June Physiology Paper IV Question Paper

FINAL EXAM
NATIONAL BOARD OF EXAMINATIONS
JUNE 2020
PHYSIOLOGY
PAPER-IV
Time: 3 hours
PHY/J/20/36/IV
Max. Marks:100
Important Instructions:
Attempt al 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 al 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. Physiological changes that occur in response to exercise of moderate
10
intensity.
2. Describe the recent advances in concept of bone formation and resorption.
8+2
Name some drugs used to counter post-menopausal osteoporosis.
3. Draw a neatly label ed diagram to il ustrate the sequential steps in the
6+4
transmission of an impulse across the neuromuscular junction. Highlight
the sites of blockage of transmission in four clinical conditions, using
arrows.
4. Clinical tests performed for diagnosis of cerebel ar disease.
10
5. List the diagnostic criteria for metabolic syndrome. Describe the
3+7
pathophysiology of metabolic syndrome.
6. What are neurodegenerative disorders? Describe the pathophysiology of
1+(3+3+3)
three most common neurodegenerative disorders that occur primarily due
to ageing process.
7. a) Name the scientists who won the Nobel prize in Physiology and
1+9
Medicine in 2019.
b) Discuss how cel s sense and adapt to variations in oxygen availability.
8. Discuss the therapeutic role of:
5+5
a) Biofeedback.
b) Magnetic stimulation.
9. a) Define stress.
2+8
b) Discuss the role of hypothalamic pituitary axis in stress response
10. a) Regulation of coronary blood flow.
7+3
b) Consequences of myocardial ischemia.
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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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