Embryology and Development Practice Questions

Question 1

Match the following

1. Hirschsprung's disease
2. Posterior urethral valve
3. Choledochal cyst
4. Intussusception

A. Jaundice
B. Currant jelly stools
C. Distended abdomen
D. Oligohydramnios

Accepted Answer

1-C, 2-D, 3-A, 4-B

Answer

1-C, 2-D, 3-B, 4-A

Answer

1-A, 2-D, 3-B, 4-C

Answer

1-D, 2-C, 3-A, 4-B

Question 2

All are true except:

Accepted Answer

The infantile nucleus is completely formed by one year of age

Answer

The embryonic nucleus is situated between the two Y sutures

Answer

Congenital blue dot cataracts are associated with development of senile cataract at an early stage

Answer

Zonular cataracts typically affect the outer part of the fetal or the inner part of the adult nucleus

Question 3

Neural tube defects have which one of the following inheritance patterns ?

Accepted Answer

Multi-factorial

Answer

X-linked recessive

Answer

Autosomal dominant

Answer

Autosomal recessive

Question 4

Which of the following statements are correct with respect to antenatal USG examination?

1. It helps in detecting gross fetal anomalies
2. It helps in identifying multiple pregnancies
3. It helps in identifying viable pregnancy
4. Best dating is possible with third trimester ultrasound scan

Accepted Answer

1, 2 and 3 only

Answer

3 and 4 only

Answer

1 and 2 only

Answer

1, 2, 3 and 4

Question 5

The mechanism of hearing and memory, include all, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Recruitment by multiplication of neurons

Answer

Spatial Reorganization of synapse

Answer

Changes in level of neurotransmitter at synapse

Answer

Increasing protein synthesis

Question 6

Statement 1 - A 59-year-old patient presents with flaccid bullae. Histopathology shows a suprabasal acantholytic split.
Statement 2 - The row of tombstones appearance is diagnostic of Pemphigus vulgaris.

Accepted Answer

Statements 1 & 2 are correct, 2 is not explaining 1

Answer

Statements 1 and 2 are correct and 2 is the correct explanation for 1

Answer

Statements 1 and 2 are incorrect

Answer

Statement 1 is incorrect

Question 7

During embryological development, failure of the urorectal septum to completely separate the cloaca results in which of the following congenital anomalies?

Accepted Answer

Persistent cloaca

Answer

Imperforate anus

Answer

Cloacal exstrophy

Answer

Rectovaginal fistula

Question 8

Remnants of Wolffian ducts in a female are found in

Accepted Answer

Broad ligament

Answer

Uterovesical pouch

Answer

Pouch of Douglas

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Iliac fossa

Question 9

The tonsils are derived from:

Accepted Answer

2nd branchial pouch

Answer

1st branchial pouch

Answer

3rd branchial pouch

Answer

4th branchial pouch

Question 10

Which is correct about the diagram shown?

Accepted Answer

A= Allantois, B= Connecting stalk, C= Yolk Sac, D= Chorion with villi

Answer

A= Amnion, B= Connecting stalk, C= Yolk Sac, D= Intraembryonic mesoderm

Answer

A= Amnion, B= Connecting stalk, C= Yolk Sac, D= Extraembryonic Celom

Answer

A= Amnion, B= Connecting stalk, C= Allantois, D= Chorion with villi

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