SIXTH CARD
ANATOMY
CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM AND EYEBALL
C*= Card question
T**=Term question
GENERAL INTRODUCTION TO THE NERVOUS SYSTEM, CRANIAL CAVITY AND
ORBIT
1. Define & classify neurons with examples. [C*K-70]
2. What are the supporting cells of central nervous system? [C*K-69]
3. Define neurulation. (1) [C*K-75]
4. Describe the process of neurulation (use diagram). (5) [C*K-76,74]
5. Classify neuroglia with examples. (3) [C*K-76]
6. Give the myelination of a nerve fiber. [C*K-69]
7. Write down the process of myelination of a peripheral nerve. [C*K-67]
8. Mention the importance of myelination. [C*K-67]
9. Mention the differences between the following twin terms:
• Grey matter and white matter. (2) [T**K-76]
Neurotransmitter & neuromodulator. (3) [T**K-76]
10.Write short note on:
• Structure of a neuron [C*K-67]
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GENERAL EXAMINATION OF THE BRAIN WITH ITS NERVE ATTACHMENTS AND
MENINGES
1. Draw and label the transverse section of midbrain at the label of superior
colliculus. (4) [C*K-76,75,74,70,69] [T**K-73,69]
2. Mention the extensions & contents of cranial & spinal subarachnoid space.
(3) [T**K-69]
3. Name the modification of Pia-mater. [C*K-69]
4. Mention the differences between: Epidural hemorrhage and subdural
hemorrhage. (3) [T**K-76]
5. Write short note on:
Pia-mater [C*K-67]
CRANIAL NERVE- NUCLEI, COURSE, FUNCTIONAL COMPONENTS, SUPPLY AND
LESIONS
1. Write down the component, course and functions of hypoglossal nerve. (6)
[T**K-77,76]
2. What is Bell's palsy? (2) [C*K-76]
3. State the features of the lesion of 12th cranial nerve. (2) [T**K-77,76]
4. Write short notes on:
Nucleus of vagus nerve. (3) [T**K-69]
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CEREBRUM
1. Draw and label the layers of cerebral cortex showing different cells. (3) [C*K-
75]
2. Draw & label the different functional areas of frontal lobe of cerebrum (4)
[C*K-74] [T**K-68]
3. Mention the functional area of the frontal lobe of cerebrum with functions.
(5) [T**K-77]
4. What are the functional area in the paracentral lobule? Mention their area
number and function. [C*K-69]
5. Draw and label the artery supply of the cerebral hemisphere. [C*K-69]
6. Explain from your knowledge of anatomy why/ how- lenticulostriate branch
of middle cerebral artery is clinically important. (2) [C*K-76]
7. Draw and label the different functional areas of the supero-lateral surface
of the cerebral cortex. [C*K-67] [T**K-76,74]
8. Mention the arterial supply of supero-lateral surface of cerebral
hemisphere. (2) [C*K-74] [T**K-72]
9. What is artery of cerebral hemorrhage? [C*K-70]
10.Mention the functions of motor speech area. (2) [T**K-76,68] 11. What will
happen, if Broca’s motor speech area is damaged? [C*K-67]
12. Write short notes on:
• Broca’s motor speech area-location, functions and effect of lesion. (4)
[C*K-76,75]
• Origin, area of supply with effects of lesion of middle cerebral artery (4)
[T**K-75,68]
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DIENCEPHALON
1. State the functions of thalamus. (2) [C*K-74,67]
2. Name the nuclei of the thalamus. [C*K-67]
3. Give the structure of blood brain barrier. [C*K-70]
4. Give the formation and function of the blood brain barrier. [T**K-71] 5.
Draw and label the blood-brain barrier and blood-CSF barrier. [C*K-69]
6. Write short notes on:
Blood brain barrier- formation and its clinical significance. (4) [C*K-75]
BASAL GANGLIA, INTERNAL CAPSULE, EXTRAPYRAMIDAL SYSTEM & LIMBIC
SYSTEM
1. Name the parts of basal ganglia. (2) [T**K-69]
2. Mention the parts and functions of limbic system. [T**K-72] 3.
Explain from your knowledge of anatomy why/how-
• Basal nuclei control voluntary movements. (3) [C*K-76,70]
• Basal nuclei assist in the regulation of voluntary movement and the
learning of motor skill. (4) [C*K-75]
4. Write briefly on:
• Basal nuclei (3) [T**K-73]
• Internal Capsule (3) [C*K-74,69]
• Limbic system [C*K-69]
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BRAIN STEM, RETICULAR FORMATION & CEREBELLUM
1. Draw and label the section of the pons at the level of the facial colliculi.
[T**K-71]
2. Draw and label the histological structure of cerebellum. [C*K-69]
3. How cerebellum is divided into different parts based on physiological and
functional criteria? [C*K-67]
4. Explain how cerebellum is connected with other parts of the brain. [T**K-72]
5. Explain from your knowledge of anatomy why/how- Purkinje cells form the
center of a functional unit of the cerebellar cortex. (4) [C*K-75]
6. How do different deep cerebellar nuclei and Purkinje cells participate in
cerebellar functions? (4) [T**K-73]
7. Mention the functions of different subdivision of cerebellum. [C*K-69,67]
8. What is motor unit? (2) [T**K-69]
9. What is the role of cerebellum in motor function? [T**K-74]
10.What do you mean by mossy fiber and climbing fiber? (3) [T**K-73]
11.Mention the artery supply of the cerebellum. [C*K-67]
12.Draw and label the circle of Willis. (2) [T**K-73,71]
13.Write short notes on:
• Reticular formation. (4) [T**K-69]
• Hypophyseal portal system. (4) [C*K-76]
• Circle of Willis (4) [C*K-74]
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VENTRICLES AND CEREBROSPINAL FLUID
1. Write down the boundaries of fourth ventricle. (3) [T**K-77]
2. Describe the formation, circulation and absorption of C.S.F. (4) [C*K-76,75]
3. Describe the formation, circulation, absorption & functions of CSF (5) [C*K-
74] [T**K-71]
4. Describe the pathway of C.S.F. [C*K-70]
5. Mention the circulation of CSF in lateral spinothalamic tract. [T**K-72]
6. Give the anatomical basis of formation of hydrocephalus. (3) [C*K-74]
SPINAL CORD AND SPINAL NERVE
1. Explain from your knowledge of anatomy, why/how- spinal cord is kept in
position within the vertebral canal. (3) [C*K-76,70] [T**K-74]
2. Describe the arterial supply of spinal cord. (3) [C*K-74] [T**K-75,68]
3. Explain why segmental arteries supply the spinal cord. [C*K-69]
4. Draw and label the section of the spinal cord at mid-thoracic level. [C*K-67]
[T**K-77,75,68]
5. Write down the contents of the arachnoid space of the spinal cord. [C*K-67]
6. Write down the origin, course and termination of pyramidal tract (6) [C*K-
76,75,70] [T**K-74]
7. Give the origin, course, termination, functions & effects of lesion of
pyramidal tract. (5) [T**K-69]
8. Enumerate the origin, course, termination and functions of lateral
spinothalamic tract. (5) [T**K-75,72]
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9. Trace the pathway of lateral spinothalamic tract with function. (5) [T**K-73]
10.Trace the pathway of posterior spinocerebellar tract with function. (5) [T**K-
71]
11.Trace the pain pathway from receptors to brain. (Use diagram) (4) [C*K-74]
12.Trace the pain pathway from periphery to central nervous system. [C*K-69]
VISUAL APPARATUS INCLUDING THE EYEBALL
1. Name the ocular muscles with their nerve supply (5) [C*K-76,70]
2. Name the intra-ocular muscles. Mention their developmental source, types
and nerve supply. (5) [C*K-75]
3. Mention the name and nerve supply of the extra-ocular muscle. (4) [T**K-
77,68]
4. Trace the visual pathway (3) [C*K-76,75,70]
5. Draw and label the layers of the eyeball. [T**K-71]
6. Name the different layers of Retina. (3) [C*K-74]
7. What is macula lutea & fovea centralis? (2) [C*K-74] 8. Explain how avascular
cornea gets its nutrition. (2) [C*K-74]
9. Write short notes on:
• extraocular muscles-nerve supply and actions (4) [T**K-75]
• refractive media of the eyeball (3) [T**K-74]
• Middle coat of eye ball [T**K-72]
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CLINICAL AND FUNCTIONAL ANATOMY
1. How anencephaly and spine bifida develops? (3) [C*K-75]
2. What is sensory aphasia? (2) [C*K-74] [T**K-73]
3. What is stereognosis? (2) [T**K-76]
4. What is astereognosis? [T**K-68]
5. Why flaccid paralysis occurs in lower motor neuron lesion? (2) [T**K-74]
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