Exam Instructions: Advanced Anatomy Part 2 & Embryology, NUIG, 2010-2011, Exams of Anatomy

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OLLSCOIL NA HÉIREANN, GAILLIMH

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National University of Ireland, Galway

Summer Examinations, 2010 -

Exam Code(s): 3BS9, 3BO

Exam(s): Third undenominated science, third biomedical science

Module Code(s): AN

Module(s): Advanced Anatomy Part 2

Paper No: 1

Repeat Paper: NO

External Examiner: Prof A. Payne

Internal Examiner(s): Prof. P. Dockery, Dr. F. Quondamatteo, Dr. B. Wilkins.

INSTRUCTIONS: There are TWO sections. In Section A answer Question 1 and ONE

other question. In Section B answer Question 4 and ONE other question.

Duration: 2.0 hours

No. of Answer books: 1

Requirements :

No. of Pages: 3 Including this cover sheet

Department(s): Anatomy [contact Brendan Wilkins ext 2287]

Section A: Histology. Answer Question 1 and ONE other question

1. Compare and contrast the mucosa from the various regions of the GIT.

OR

Give a brief description of each of the following. You may use a well labelled diagram with a few explanatory sentences in lieu of a written description if you wish.

a. Hepatic acinus b. Renal glomerulus c. Seminiferous tubule

2. Write an essay on the histological structure of the skin. Include in your answer a detailed description of the epidermis and the dermis and a brief mention of the general structures of the appendages, their location and their function
3. Describe the structure and composition of blood. Include in your answer: a. Explanation of the concept of Haematocrit and its value b. Indication of the amounts of red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets per microliter of blood c. The relative amounts of the different types of white blood cells

d. The histological features of red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets

Section B: Embryology Answer Question 4 and ONE other question

4. Describe the formation of the placenta

OR Write a brief description of each of the following

a. Neural crest b. Somites c. Gastrulation

5. Answer Part A AND Part B

a. Define in a few words each of these malformations/variations. For each of them indicate briefly the developmental step(s) that explain their occurrence i. Cryptorchidism ii. Caecum and appendix located in the right hypochondrium iii. Horseshoe kidney iv. Tracheo-oesophageal fistula

b. Indicate the embryonic layer from which mesonephros, mesonephric duct and paramesonephric duct originate. Explain briefly their role in renal and genital development, as well as their developmental fate

6. Answer Part A AND Part B

a. Define in a few words each of these malformations/variations. For each of them indicate briefly the developmental step(s) that explain their occurrence i. Uterus bicornis ii. Riding aorta iii. Urachal fistulas iv. Median cyst of the neck

b. Briefly explain the main developmental steps which underlie the process of formation of the pleural cavities.