Category: AIIMS

AIIMS May 2011 – MCQ 159

Among the following, all are hydrophilic hormones that act on cytosolic receptors except one which is a lipophilic hormone that acts on nuclear receptor? A. Thyroxine B. Epinephrine
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AIIMS May 2011 – MCQ 158

Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by all except? A. Amyloidosis B. Hypothyroidism C. Addison’s disease D. Diabetes mellitus Correct answer : C. Addison’s disease Explanation: Causes of Carpal tunnel
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AIIMS November 2011 – MCQ 198

Increased level of alanine in serum after fasting suggests? A. Increased muscle breakdown B. Reduced amino acid utilisation from gluconeogenesis C. Break in continuity of plasma membrane resulting
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AIIMS November 2011 – MCQ 197

A patient presents with heterotopic ossification around the knee joint. The laboratory investigation of choice in him is? A. Alkaline phosphatase B. Serum calcium C. Serum acid phosphatase
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AIIMS November 2011 – MCQ 196

Mean arterial pressure is calculated as: A. (SBP+2DBP)/3 B. (DBP+2SBP)/3 C. (SBP+3DBP)/2 D. (DBP+3SBP)/2 (Repeat question – AIIMS Nov 06 – AA q14) Correct answer: A. (SBP+2DBP)/3   Mean arterial
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