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Y2B6M10 - Neurosciences-I

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13Subjects
90Topics
66Linked
Embryology (NS-A-019 to NS-A-020)2 listed topics
Histology (NS-A-021 to NS-A-027)6 listed topics
  • NS-A-021 - Nervous tissueLearning objectivesDescribe the histological structure of Nervous tissue, Neuron, Nerve fiber, Sensory & motor nerve endings, Neuroglia, Blood brain barrier, ganglia
  • NS-A-022, NS-A-027 - Spinal cordLearning objectivesNS-A-022 Describe the histological structure of the spinal cordNS-A-027 Identify Draw & label the light m structure of the Cerebellum
  • NS-A-023 - Cerebrum, CerebellumLearning objectivesDescribe the histological structure of Cerebrum, Cerebellum
  • NS-A-024 - CNS Learning objectivesIdentify draw & label light microscopic structure of Peripheral nerve sensory ganglia, autonomic ganglia
  • NS-A-025 - CerebrumLearning objectivesIdentify Draw & label the light microscopic structure of the spinal cord
  • NS-A-026 - CerebellumLearning objectivesIdentify Draw & label the light microscopic structure of the Cerebrum
Gross Anatomy (NS-A-001 to NS-A-018)18 listed topics
  • NS-A-001 - Nervous systemLearning objectivesDescribe the basic organization of nervous systemIdentify and describe the components of the Nervous system and their function
  • NS-A-002 - Spinal NervesLearning objectivesTrace the Origin, exit from vertebral canal, branches & Distribution of typical spinal nerve.
  • NS-A-003 - Spinal cord Clinical correlates (Spinal cord)Learning objectivesIdentify the Location, Extent, Coverings and Blood supply of spinal cordDiscuss & tabulate nuclear organization at different levels of Spinal cord.Describe, draw & label the transverse section of spinal cord at mid cervical level showing ascending & descending tracts Tabulate the sensory nerve endings, and anatomical sites of first, second, third order neurons of ascending tracts Tabulate first, second, third order neurons of descending tracts.Elaborate on the Cross-sectional details of white and gray matter of cervical, thoracic and lumbar segments of Spinal cord for localization of site of lesion.
  • NS-A-004 - BrainstemLearning objectivesDifferentiate clearly between upper and lower motor neuron lesions Location, Relations, Blood supply and external features of medulla, pons midbrain.Cross sectional details of white and grey matter of Brain stem (mid brain, pons, medulla)Discuss clinical correlates of brain stem Medial and lateral medullary syndrome Weber syndrome, Benedikt syndrome
  • NS-A-005 - Cerebellum Learning objectivesLocation, Relations, Functional classification & Blood supply along with major connections of Cerebellum (Cerebellar Peduncles)Define important clinical correlates
  • NS-A-006 - CerebrumLearning objectivesIdentify the Lobes, Sulci & Gyri, Cortical areas.Describe Venous drainage and arterial supply of each lobeDescribe Functional areas of cerebrum.Draw and Label Homunculus.Define important clinical correlatesDescribe internal structure of cerebral hemisphere; 1. white matter 2.Basal ganglia 3.Lateral ventricle
  • NS-A-007 - Limbic system. Reticular formation Learning objectivesDescribe components & functions of Limbic system & Reticular formation
  • NS-A-008 - Cranial nerves Learning objectivesExplain the origin, exit from the brain and intracranial course of cranial nervesDescribe the Functional Components and specific functions of each cranial nerve.
  • NS-A-009 - Diencephalon Learning objectivesIdentify the Location and sub division of Diencephalon.
  • NS-A-010 - Thalamus and hypothalamusLearning objectivesDiscuss the Location, Relations, Blood supply, nuclei and major connections of Thalamus, Hypothalamus, Epithalamus, Subthalamus, MetathamalusDescribe andIllustrate the Hypothalamic and pituitary gland Nuclei with their functions, location afferents.Describe the Hypothalamo-Hypophyseal Portal SystemDescribe the functions of HypothalamusExplain the anatomical basis for the Thalamic Cauterization, Thalamic Pain, Thalamic Hand and Hypothalamic Disorders
  • NS-A-011 - Intracranial fossa Learning objectivesExplain the Gross anatomy of Intracranial fossae with intracranial foramina
  • NS-A-012 - Meninges Learning objectivesExplain the attachments, blood supply and nerve supply of the meninges of the brain
  • NS-A-013 - Dural venous sinusesLearning objectivesDiscuss the Origin, tributaries & area of drainage, termination of Dural venous sinuses
  • NS-A-014 - CSF Learning objectivesExplain the Formation, circulation and absorption into venous system of CSF (Cerebrospinal fluid)Describe ventricular system, Lateral, 3rd & 4th ventricles
  • NS-A-015 - Blood supply of brain & spinal cordLearning objectivesDiscuss the Origin, course, branches and distribution of internal carotid artery, vertebral artery Formation, Location, branches and area of supply of Circle of Willis
  • NS-A-016 - ANS Learning objectivesExplain the Major subdivision of ANS into Sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system with comparison of anatomical differences.
  • NS-A-017 - Autonomic gangliaLearning objectivesDescribe the Location, connections and functions of autonomic ganglion
  • NS-A-018 - Sympathetic chainLearning objectivesExplain the origin, termination and branches of the sympathetic chain Localize spinal cord lesions
Physiology (NS-P-001 to NS-P-033)33 listed topics
  • NS-P-001 - Organization of Nervous System, Neurons and SynapsesLearning objectivesDescribe the general organization of nervous systemClassify synapsesExplain physiological anatomy of synapsesDescribe the properties of synaptic transmissionClassify the substances that act as neurotransmittersClassify all sensory receptors in the bodyEnumerate the properties of receptorsExplain the mechanism of adaptation of receptors Enlist the rapid adapting mechanism of receptors
  • NS-P-002 - Nerve fibers Learning objectivesExplain the properties of receptors Briefly describe the general, numerical, and Gasser classification of nerve fibers.Explain the numerical classification of nerve fibersExplain Gasser classification of nerve fibersExplain summation and its types
  • NS-P-003 - Sensory areas of the brain Learning objectivesDescribe the sensory areas of brain Enlist Brodmann number of sensory areasDescribe the effects produced by damage to each sensory area of brainDescribe the pathophysiology and features of personal neglect syndrome
  • NS-P-004 - Somatic sensationsLearning objectivesClassify and explain somatic sensations
  • NS-P-005 - Ascending Tracts/ pathways Learning objectivesEnumerate the ascending tracts/Pathways
  • NS-P-006 - Anterolateral system Learning objectivesEnlist the functions & sensations carried by ascending tracts/Pathways
  • NS-P-007 - PainLearning objectivesClassify painDifferentiate between slow pain and fast painDescribe the analgesia system in brain and spinal cordDescribe the cause and features of Brown Sequard SyndromeDefine & explain the mechanism of referred painExplain visceral and parietal pain
  • NS-P-008 - Spinal cord Learning objectivesDescribe the Physiological anatomy of spinal cordName the anterior motor neurons and their locationExplain the Renshaw cells feedbackClassify the spinal cord reflexes according to number of synapses
  • NS-P-009 - Muscle Spindle and stretch reflex Learning objectivesDescribe the structure & functions of Muscle spindle Trace the reflex arc of stretch reflexDiscuss the clinical significance of stretch reflex
  • NS-P-110 - ToneLearning objectivesDefine tone and how it is maintained
  • NS-P-011 - GTO Learning objectivesTrace the reflex arc of Golgi Tendon Organ GTO, Golgi tendon reflexExplain the importance of Golgi tendon reflex
  • NS-P-012 - Spinal cord reflexes Learning objectivesDefine and explain flexor reflex and cross extensor reflex.Discuss the reflexes of posture and locomotionDescribe the spinal cord reflexes for scratch, muscle spasm and autonomic reflexes
  • NS-P-013 - Motor areas of the brain Learning objectivesName the motor areas of brain Enlist Brodmann number of motor areas of brainExplain the features produced due to damage to the motor areas
  • NS-P-014 - Brainstem Learning objectivesEnlist the functions of brain stem
  • NS-P-015 - Descending tractsLearning objectivesEnumerate the descending tractsDescribe the functions of Pyramidal tractDescribe the functions of Pyramidal & extrapyramidal tracts
  • NS-P-016 - Location of motor neuronsLearning objectivesDiscuss the location of upper and lower motor neuronExplain the features of upper motor neuron lesionExplain the features of lower motor neuron lesions
  • NS-P-017 - Spinal shock and hemi sectionLearning objectivesDefine spinal shockEnumerate and explain the stages of spinal shockDescribe the features of hemi section of spinal cord (at the level, above the level, below the level)
  • NS-P-018 - CerebellumLearning objectivesName the functional parts of cerebellumExplain the functions of spinocerebellumDescribe the functions of cerebro cerebellumDiscuss the functions of vestibule cerebellumExplain the clinical features of cerebellar disease
  • NS-P-019 - Basal Ganglia Learning objectivesName the components of Basal ganglia EXPLAIN the putamen and caudate circuits Enlist the neurotransmitters in basal ganglia and enlist the functions of basal gangliaEnumerate and explain the clinical abnormalities of putamen circuitExplain the pathophysiology and features of Parkinson’s disease.Explain the pathophysiology and features of Huntington’s diseaseExplain the types of rigidityDifferentiate spasticity and rigidityDefine decerebrate rigidity
  • NS-P-020 - Vestibular apparatus Learning objectivesEnumerate the components of vestibular ApparatusName the sensory organs of vestibular apparatusDescribe the role of vestibular Apparatus in maintenance of linear and angular equilibrium
  • NS-P-021 - Limbic systemLearning objectivesEnlist the components of limbic systemDescribe the functions of amygdalaExplain the effects of bilateral ablation of the amygdala—The Klüver-Bucy SyndromeExplain the functions of hippocampusExplain the functions of HypothalamusExplain Functions of ThalamusDiscuss the Thalamic syndrome
  • NS-P-022 - Brain stem reticular formationLearning objectivesdefine brain stem reticular formation (BRF), name the neurotransmitters of BRF, enlist functions of BRF, differentiate between the functions of Pontine and medullary reticular Formation
  • NS-P-023 - EEGLearning objectivesEnumerate and discuss the physiological basis of Electroencephalogram EEG waves
  • NS-P-024 - Sleep Learning objectivesExplain the types of sleepDiscuss the stages of slow wave sleepExplain the changes in EEG during sleep wake cycleEnumerate the areas and hormones/ neurotransmitters involved in sleepDescribe sleep disorders (narcolepsy, cataplexy, insomnia, somnolence, somnambulism, bruxism, nocturnal enuresis and sleep apnea)
  • NS-P-025 - Epilepsy Learning objectivesEnumerate different types of epilepsyExplain the features and physiological basis and EEG waves in different types of epilepsy
  • NS-P-026 - Memory Learning objectivesDefine memoryClassify memory on the basis of duration and information storedExplain the Molecular Mechanism of Intermediate MemoryEnumerate the structural changes of long-term memoryExplain the higher intellectual functions of prefrontal association cortexExplain the mechanism of consolidation of memoryExplain retrograde and anterograde amnesiaExplain the physiological basis and features of Alzheimer’s disease
  • NS-P-027 - Speech Learning objectivesEnlist the areas of speechExplain the functions of motor and sensory areas of speech Trace and explain the pathway of written and heard speech Enlist the abnormalities of speechExplain the features of motor aphasia Elaborate the features of sensory aphasiaDefine dyslexia, alexia, agraphia
  • NS-P-028 - CSF (Cerebrospinal Fluid) Learning objectivesDiscuss the sites of CSF secretion, flow of CSF, and abnormalities of CSF productionDiscuss the formation, flow and absorption of CSF Explain the functions of CSF Explain the composition and flow of CSF and pathophysiology of hydrocephalus.Explain the regulation of CSF pressure, increase in CSF pressure in pathological conditions of the brain, and measurement of CSF pressure.
  • NS-P-029 - Sensory systemLearning objectivesExamine the Sensory System
  • NS-P-030 - Superficial ReflexesLearning objectivesExamine the Superficial Reflexes
  • NS-P-031 - Deep ReflexesLearning objectivesExamine the Deep Reflexes
  • NS-P-032 - Cerebellar TestsLearning objectivesDemonstrate Cerebellar Function Test
  • NS-P-033 - CN VIILearning objectivesDemonstrate the testing of Cranial Nerve (CN) VII
Biochemistry (NS-B-001 to NS-B-016)16 listed topics
  • NS-B-001 - Digestion and absorption of lipidsLearning objectivesExplain the digestion and absorption of lipids with enzymes involved in it.Discuss role of bile acids and salts in lipid digestion and absorption
  • NS-B-002 - Lipid transport and storage and cholesterol metabolismLearning objectivesExplain the concept of lipid transport and storage.Discuss the metabolism of cholesterol along with its regulations and associated disorders
  • NS-B-003 - SphingolipidosisLearning objectivesDiscuss the reactions of beta-oxidation, alpha and omega oxidation of unsaturated and saturated fatty acids Calculate energy yield from palmitate in oxidation
  • NS-B-004 - Carnitine shuttleLearning objectivesDiscuss role of carnitine shuttle
  • NS-B-005 - Citrate shuttleLearning objectivesDiscuss the role of citrate shuttle in fatty acid synthesis
  • NS-B-006 - Fatty acid synthesisLearning objectivesExplain the pathway of fatty acid synthesis and its regulationExplain the steps of the reactions of hepatic ketogenesis and regulation
  • NS-B-007 - Metabolism of phosphor and sphingolipidsLearning objectivesDescribe utilization of ketone bodies by extrahepatic tissue.Describe the Synthesis and degradation of phospholipids and sphingolipids interpret the disorders related to enzyme deficiencies.
  • NS-B-008 - Glycolipid metabolismLearning objectivesDiscuss the metabolism of glycolipids interpret the disorders related to enzyme deficiencies.
  • NS-B-009 - Explain fast feed cycle with reference to pathways activated and suppressed in each tissue in starved and fedLearning objectivesExplain fast feed cycle with reference to pathways activated and suppressed in each tissue in starved and fed stateDiscuss integration of metabolism
  • NS-B-010 - Explain fast.Learning objectivesExplain fast.Discuss the structure, biochemical function and metabolism, dopamine, serotonin, histamine, GABA, AcetylcholineCorrelate the biochemical functions of these neurotransmitters with their deficiency diseases
  • NS-B-011 - Explain proto-oncogene, oncogene and tumor suppressor genes concept.Learning objectivesExplain proto-oncogene, oncogene and tumor suppressor genes concept.
  • NS-B-012 - Discuss tumor markers and their significance.Learning objectivesDiscuss tumor markers and their significance.
  • NS-B-013 - Explain the role of genetics in cancers especially breast, ovary, lung and colon.Learning objectivesExplain the role of genetics in cancers especially breast, ovary, lung and colon.
  • NS-B-014 - Discuss the metabolism of xenobiotics.Learning objectivesDiscuss the metabolism of xenobiotics.
  • NS-B-015 - Data InterpretLearning objectivesInterpret the lysosomal storage diseases on given data Neiman pick disease, Gaucher’s disease etc.
  • NS-B-016 - Estimation of lipidsLearning objectivesPerform the estimation of serum triglycerides, cholesterol, HDL by kit method and calculate LDL and VLDL
Pharmacology & Therapeutics (NS-Ph-001 to NS-Ph-001)1 listed topic
  • NS-Ph-001 - Classify various CNS stimulants and depressantsLearning objectivesClassify various CNS stimulants and depressants
Pathology (NS-Pa-001 to NS-Pa-002)2 listed topics
  • NS-Pa-001 - Discuss the pathophysiology of cerebral vascular accident (CVA).Learning objectivesDiscuss the pathophysiology of cerebral vascular accident (CVA).
  • NS-Pa-002 - Define Meningitis Identify types of meningitisLearning objectivesDefine MeningitisIdentify types of meningitis
Community Medicine & Public Health (NS-CM-001 to NS-CM-002)2 listed topics
  • NS-CM-001 - Students should be able to depict the depth of problem in context of mental illnessesLearning objectivesStudents should be able to depict the depth of problem in context of mental illnesses
  • NS-CM-002 - Able to learn the general approach to prevent mental illnesses at community levelLearning objectivesAble to learn the general approach to prevent mental illnesses at community level
Behavioural Sciences (NS-BhS-001 to NS-BhS-002)2 listed topics
  • NS-BhS-001 - Learning and BehaviorLearning objectivesExplain the theoretical basis of classic conditioning, operant conditioning and observational learning with examples in medical practice Incorporate learning principles to help prepare people for medical interventions
  • NS-BhS-002 - MemoryLearning objectivesOutline the structure of memory and explain the distinction between short- and long-term memory.Describe memory improvement techniques and how the appropriate ones will help patients recall long and complex explanations
Medicine (NS-M-001 to NS-M-003)3 listed topics
  • NS-M-001 - Stroke/CVALearning objectivesIdentify various types of CVA (cerebrovascular accident)Describe various symptoms and signsOutline management strategies
  • NS-M-002 - EpilepsyLearning objectivesDefine Epilepsy Enlist various types of epilepsyIdentify various symptoms and signsOutline management strategies
  • NS-M-003 - MeningitisLearning objectivesEnlist various types of meningitisDescribe symptoms and signsOutline management strategies
Surgery (NS-S-001 to NS-S-003)3 listed topics
  • NS-S-001 - Stroke/CVALearning objectivesDiscuss the role of surgery in stroke
  • NS-S-002 - Head injuryLearning objectivesDescribe triage in ER Emergency Room
  • NS-S-003 - Hematoma/ CVALearning objectivesIdentify the various types of hematomas
Pediatrics (NS-Pe-001 to NS-Pe-001)1 listed topic
  • NS-Pe-001 - Cerebral PalsyLearning objectivesDescribe the clinical features of Cerebral Palsy
Ageing and Life Cycle (NS-Ag-001 to NS-Ag-001)1 listed topic
  • NS-Ag-001 - DementiaLearning objectivesDefine dementiaDiscuss various causes for dementiaDiscuss various risks for dementiaOutline management strategies