FEBRUARY 2018 Sub. Code: 2305
BACHELOR IN AUDIOLOGY AND SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY
FIRST YEAR
PAPER V BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCES RELATED TO SPEECH AND
HEARING
Q.P. Code: 802305
Time: Three hours Maximum 100 Marks
Answer All questions
I. Elaborate on: x 10 30)
1. Describe the innervation of the larynx. Discuss the physiology of phonation.
2. Describe how sound is perceived (Physiology of hearing).
3. Describe the blood supply of brain. Add a note on its applied anatomy.
Draw suitable diagrams where necessary.
II. Write notes on: x 5 40)
1. Discuss the genetic causes of hearing loss.
2. Describe the neuronal action potential with the help of a diagram.
3. Describe the structure of DNA.
4. Discuss the anatomy of the facial nerve.
5. Discuss the formation and flow of cerebro-spinal fluid.
6. Discuss the congenital diseases of the larynx.
7. Discuss the functions of growth hormone. Add a note on acromegaly.
8. Discuss the mechanics of ventilation.
III. Short answers on: (10 x 3 30)
1. What is the function of the following cellular organelles?
Ribosomes Golgi body
2. What is stridor? List two causes of stridor.
3. Discuss the types of RNA.
4. What is Wernicke's area? What is its role in speech?
5. What is velopharyngeal incompetence?
6. Barotrauma.
7. Artificial larynx.
8. List the three types of cartilage giving examples for each.
9. List the ventricles of the brain.
10. Discuss the intrinsic ligaments of the larynx.