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Post NameAssistant Professor in Anatomy - Medical Education
Question Paper Code023/2022/OL
Category Code473/2020
Date of Test19 April 2022
Medium of QuestionENGLISH
Exam TypeOnline Examination
Total Questions100
1
All of the following statements are true about periosteum except
Answer
A. The fibrous layer is composed of dense regular type of connective tissue
2
Blood thymus barrier is formed by all of the following except
Answer
C. Type 2 epitheliocytes
3
Choose the correct statement regarding astrocytes
Answer
B. They communicate with each other through calcium channels
4
The mode of secretion is holocrine in
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D. Meibomian glands
5
Select the incorrect statement about synshondroses.
Answer
D. Articulating bones are united by fibrocartilagenous plate
6
All of the following statements about oogenesis are true except
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A. Primary oocytes begin the first meiotic division after birth
7
Which of the following statement is/are correct about fertilisation ? i. Fertilisation process takes approximately 24 hours ii. The enzymes esterases, acrosin and neuraminidase appear to cause lysis of the zona pellucida iii. The head and tail of the sperm enter the cytoplasm of the oocyte iv. Morphologically the male and female pronuclei are indistinguishable
Answer
C. All of the above (i, ii, iii and iv)
8
All of the following statements about primitive streak are true except
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B. Primitive streak actively forms mesoderm until the end of fourth week
9
Which of the following statement is/are correct about somites ? i. Somites give rise to the adjacent epidermis of skin ii. Formation of somites involves the expression of Hox genes iii. By the end of fifth week, 42 to 44 pairs of somites are present iv. Craniocaudal segmental pattern of the somites is regulated by the Delta-Notch signaling system
Answer
A. Only (ii, iii and iv)
10
Which of the following is not a neural crest derivative ?
Answer
B. Cells of anterior pituitary
11
Select the incorrect statement regarding twinning
Answer
D. Twin transfusion syndrome occurs in as many as 50% of monochorionic-diamniotic monozygous twins
12
Which of the following statements is not true about allantois ?
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C. Extraembryonic part of the allantois degenerates during the fourth month
13
The protein hormones synthesised by the placenta are all except
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B. Progesterone
14
Which of the following paranmeters in triple test indicate the probability of Down syndrome ?
Answer
C. Increase in human chorionic gonadotropin
15
Which of the following diseases is transmitted by autosomal recessive mode ?
Answer
A. Phenylketonuria
16
All of the following statements regarding median cubital vein are true except
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D. It usually does not communicate with deep veins of the forearm
17
Palmaris brevis is supplied by
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A. Superficial terminal branch of ulnar nerve
18
Select the correct statement regarding Abductor pollicis longus
Answer
B. It is an abductor and extensor of the thumb
19
The lymphatics from the thumb and index finger drain into
Answer
C. Infraclavicular lymph nodes in deltopectoral groove
20
Identify the incorrect statement regarding medial pectoral nerve
Answer
C. It joins with lateral pectoral nerve to form a loop behind the axillary artery
21
Radial bursa is the synovial sheath surrounding the tendon of
Answer
D. Flexor pollicis longus
22
Anastomosis behind the medial epicondyle of humerus is between the following arteries
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A. Superior ulnar collateral and posterior ulnar recurrent
23
The following muscles are lateral rotators of shoulder joint except
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B. Teres major
24
Select the incorrect statement regarding mammary gland
Answer
C. Cutaneous lymphatics do not communicate across the middle line
25
All of the following statement are true regarding extensor retinaculum of hand except
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A. Tendon of extensor carpi ulnaris lies behind the inferior radioulnar joint
26
Structures passing through the saphenous opening are all except
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D. Femoral branch of genitofemoral nerve
27
All of the following are branches of dorsalis pedis artery except
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B. Medial malleolar artery
28
Nerve to obturator internus arises from
Answer
A. Ventral branches of ventral rami of šæ5 , š‘†1 , š‘†2
29
Select the incorrect statement regarding tibialis posterior
Answer
C. It is also attached to base of first metatarsal bone
30
Select the true statement about anterior cruciate ligament
Answer
B. It is attached to anterior part of intercondylar area of tibia
31
Select the incorrect statement regarding perforators
Answer
D. Lateral ankle perforator connects short saphenous vein with anterior tibial vein
32
Select the incorrect statement regarding gait
Answer
B. The swing phase occupies approximately 60% of walking cycle
33
Superficial inguinal lymph nodes receive afferents from all of the following except
Answer
C. Testis
34
Which metatarsal is the shortest ?
Answer
A. First
35
The subsartorial plexus of nerves is formed by twigs from all of the following except
Answer
D. Posterior division of obturator nerve
36
Sinus venarum of right atrium develops from
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A. Right horn of sinus venosus
37
Superior venacava pierces the fibrous pericardium opposite the
Answer
B. Right second costal cartilage
38
Which of the following statements is not true regarding interventricular septum ?
Answer
C. Membranous part forms a small oval area in the anterosuperior part of the septum
39
Neck of first rib is related anteriorly to all of the following except
Answer
D. Subclavian artery
40
Oblique sinus of pericardium is
Answer
B. A parietovisceral space
41
Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding thoracic duct ?
Answer
C. At the root of neck, it arches laterally opposite the transverse process of C6
42
Select the incorrect statement regarding bronchopulmonary segements
Answer
D. Posterior basal segment of lower lobe is the most dependent segment in supine position
43
Arch of aorta is crossed anteriorly and to the left by
Answer
A. Superior cervical cardiac branch of left sympathetic trunk
44
All of the following joints of thoracic wall are plane synovial except
Answer
A. First sternocostal joint
45
Ductus caroticus refers to
Answer
D. Segment of dorsal aorta between the third and fourth arch arteries
46
Thickening and characteristic sun ray appearance of skull bones in plain radiograph is associated with
Answer
B. Thalassemia
47
In radiological evaluation of hip joint, the line drawn by joining the anterior superior iliac spine and the ischial tuberosity is
Answer
C. Nelaton's line
48
Select the true statement regarding chest Xray PA view
Answer
A. Middle zone of lungs extends from second to fourth costal cartilage
49
Select the incorrect statement regarding MRI.
Answer
D. Tissues that are high in proton density emit less signals than tissues that are low in proton density
50
Which of the following statements is true regarding nuclear medicine imaging ?
Answer
A. PET scanning uses cyclotron produced isotopes of extremely short half life
51
The lesser omentum is attached to the following structures except
Answer
B. Fissure for ligamentum teres
52
The taste sensation from anterior two third of tongue, except circumvallate papillae, is carried by _____ nerve.
Answer
A. Chorda tympani
53
Which of the following function as macrophages of CNS ?
Answer
B. Microglial cells
54
Which of the following is a content of deep perineal pouch ?
Answer
D. Membranous urethra
55
The nerve forming the afferent limb of corneal reflex is
Answer
B. Nasociliary
56
Following chemicals are used as clearing agents except
Answer
D. Polyethylene glycol
57
The most dependant region of peritoneal cavity in supine position is
Answer
A. Hepatorenal pouch
58
The following nerves are branches of ophthalmic nerve except
Answer
B. Infra orbital
59
Which structure is situated to the right of quadrate lobe of liver ?
Answer
B. Fossa for gall bladder
60
Detachment of retina occurs between
Answer
D. Pigment cell layer and layer of rods and cones
61
The fibers occupying the medial most part of crus cerebri are
Answer
C. Frontopontine
62
The true statement regarding the emissary veins is
Answer
D. Connect extracranial veins to dural venous sinuses
63
Which of the following structures is not a derivative of prearterial segment of midgut ?
Answer
D. Vermiform appendix
64
The superior parathyroid develops from
Answer
D. Fourth endodermal pouch
65
The floor of the ovarian fossa is closely related to
Answer
C. Obturator nerve
66
Local anaesthetic injected around the mandibular foramen blocks the transmission of sensations from ______ nerve.
Answer
A. Inferior alveolar
67
Which of the following is not seen in the medulla at the level of pyramidal decussation ?
Answer
A. Nucleus ambiguous
68
Porto-caval anastomoses occur between the following veins except
Answer
A. Inferior rectal and inferior vena cava
69
The cerebral peduncle is made up of the following except
Answer
C. Tectum
70
The Ciliaris muscle is innervated by ______ nerves.
Answer
D. Short ciliary
71
Which of the following lemnisci passes through the upper part of midbrain ?
Answer
Question Cancelled
72
The structures passing between middle and inferior constrictor of pharynx are
Answer
D. Superior laryngeal artery and nerve
73
The nuclei of the following cranial nerves belong to the somatic efferent column except
Answer
B. Facial
74
All of the following are derivatives of dorsal mesogastrium except
Answer
A. Hepatoduodenal ligament
75
Which of the following nerves carries preganglionic parasympathetic fibers ?
Answer
B. Chorda tympani
76
Which of the following tracts ends mainly as climbing fibers in the cerebellum ?
Answer
B. Olivocerebellar
77
The following dural venous sinuses meet at the confluence of sinuses except
Answer
A. Inferior sagittal
78
The following structures form the components of Papez circuit except
Answer
D. Medial nucleus of thalamus
79
Select the incorrect statement about cricothyroid muscle
Answer
C. It is the only intrinsic muscle producing abduction of vocal cords
80
Following statements regarding Charcot's artery are true except
Answer
B. It is a cortical branch of posterior cerebral artery
81
Erection of penis is due to the stimulation of
Answer
D. Sacral parasympathetic fibers
82
Which of the following is a remnant of notochord ?
Answer
A. Apical ligament of dens
83
Choose the incorrect statement regarding the fascia transversalis
Answer
B. It forms the posterior wall of femoral sheath
84
The muscle which does not form a boundary of carotid triangle is
Answer
C. Sternohyoid
85
The artery supplying the duodenum distal to the opening of major duodenal papilla is
Answer
A. Inferior pancreaticoduodenal
86
Gunther von Hagens of Germany invented
Answer
D. Plastination
87
The Meckel's diverticulum is the remnant of
Answer
D. Vitellointestinal duct
88
The anorectal angle is maintained by
Answer
D. Puborectalis
89
Select the false statement regarding external haemorrhoids
Answer
C. Appear as sentinel piles near the anal orifice
90
Select the false statement regarding diaphragm
Answer
D. Its contraction brings about constriction of inferior vena caval opening
91
The special stain used for demonstration of muscle tissue is
Answer
C. Masson's trichrome stain
92
The podocytes are seen in the
Answer
A. Inner layer of glomerular capsule
93
Zenker's fluid contains the following chemicals except
Answer
B. Picric acid
94
Which of the following provides maximum support to the uterus ?
Answer
C. Transverse cervical ligament
95
Following structures develop from paramesonephric duct except
Answer
B. Ductus deferens
96
Following cells are seen lining the gastric glands except
Answer
C. Oxyphil cells
97
Myricil palmitate is commonly known as
Answer
A. Bees wax
98
The fasciculus gracilis is formed by axons arising from
Answer
B. Dorsal root ganglia
99
Which of the following passes through the aortic opening of diaphragm ?
Answer
D. Thoracic duct
100
In the preparation of histological slides, alcohol is used for ______ of tissue.
Answer
B. Dehydration

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