FINAL EXAM NATIONAL BOARD OF EXAMINATIONS
DECEMBER 2017
NEUROLOGY
PAPER I

POSSESSION/USE OF CELL PHONES OR ANY SUCH ELECTRONIC GADGETS IS NOT PERMITTED INSIDE THE EXAMINATION HALL.
Time 3 hours NEURO/D/17/23/I
Max. Marks 100
Important instructions:
• Attempt all questions in order.
• Each question carries 10 marks.
• Read the question carefully and answer to the point neatly and legibly.
• Do not leave any blank pages between two answers.
• Indicate the question number correctly for the answer in the margin space.
• Answer all the parts of a single question together.
• Start the answer to a question on a fresh page or leave adequate space between two
answers.
• Draw table/diagrams/flowcharts wherever appropriate.
Write short notes on:
1. Papez circuit
10
2. Gate theory of pain
10
3. Stretch reflex long latency loop
4+6
4. Phylogenetic evolution of cerebellum applied neurology.
6+4
5. Cortical dipoles and their clinical significance.
5+5
6. Course applied anatomy of abducens nerve
5+5
7. Pathway of primitive reflexes.
10
8. Drug repositioning
10
9. Cerebral dominance
10
10. Physiology of reticular activating system 10