UPSC Medical Science 2021

(a) Describe the formation, course, tributaries and termination of coronary sinus. 10 marks (b) Describe the role of cerebellum in maintenance of posture and equilibrium. 10 marks…

(a) Describe the prostate under the following headings: (i) Gross features (ii) Lobes (iii) Capsules and ligaments (iv) Blood supply (v) Lymphatic drainage (vi) Age changes 15 mar…

(a) Elaborate on the hormonal regulation of blood glucose level. Explain in brief the signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia. 20 marks (b) Describe the sources, RDA and biochemical si…

(a) Explain in detail the absorption and hormonal regulation of blood calcium in body. Discuss in brief the clinical manifestations of hypocalcemia. 20 marks (b) Describe the key…

(a) Define 'metastasis'. Enumerate the steps involved in metastasis. Write briefly about the role of stromal elements in metastasis. 10 marks (b) (i) Explain the functions of each…

(a) Define ischemic heart disease. Enumerate four ischemic syndromes. Discuss the pathogenesis of myocardial infarction. Briefly describe infarct modification by reperfusion. 20 m…

(a) Define poison and classify it. Describe the treatment of venomous snakebite. Write a note on 'designer drug'. 15 marks (b) (i) Enumerate predisposing conditions for oral cance…

(a) (i) Describe the uniqueness of Pulse Polio Programme in India. 10 marks (ii) A 28-year-old man with history of HIV antibody positive brought to the emergency with headache and…

(a) Discuss in brief the role of ultrasound in the investigation of pain in right hypochondrium. (10 marks) (b) Outline the pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment of de…

(a) A sixty-year-old diabetic male presented to the emergency department with acute onset, central squeezing type of chest pain, which is severe in intensity and not relieving eve…

(a) A 40-year-old male who was bedridden for the last two months following a fracture in the lower limb developed sudden breathlessness. (i) What is the most probable diagnosis ?…

(a) Discuss in short the etiology, diagnosis, treatment and complications of cirrhosis of liver. (5+5+5+5=20 marks) (b) A 15-month-old child brought by the mother with history of…

(a) Briefly describe the clinical features, diagnostic workup and management of a patient of choledochal cyst. (3+4+3=10 marks) (b) A 60-year-old lady presents to the casualty aft…

(a) (i) Write in brief the reasons for rising Caesarean Section rates globally and in India. (5 marks) (ii) Discuss briefly the advantages and disadvantages of Vaginal birth and C…

(a) A 60-year-old male presents with progressively increasing jaundice for 2 months. He is having clay coloured stools and pruritus. On examination, he is having a palpable and di…

(a) (i) Summarise the spectrum of Iodine Deficiency Disorders. (10 marks) (ii) State the goal, objectives and salient features of Iodine Deficiency Disorder Control Programme. (10…