FCD(SA) Part I

THE COLLEGES OF MEDICINE OF SOUTH AFRICA

Incorporated Association not for gain Reg No 1955/000003/08

Part I Examination for the Fellowship of the College of Dentistry of South Africa

29 March 2011 Paper 1 (3 hours)

All questions are to be answered. Each question to be answered in a separate book (or books if more than one is required for the one answer)

1 2

Give an overview of the lymphatic drainage of the head and neck region.

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Describe the embryological development of the face with emphasis on the development of the palate. [25] Discuss the osteology of the maxilla. [25]

3 4

Describe the mandibular nerve under the following headings: components, course and branches. [25]

FCD(SA) Part I

THE COLLEGES OF MEDICINE OF SOUTH AFRICA

Incorporated Association not for gain Reg No 1955/000003/08

Part I Examination for the Fellowship of the College of Dentistry of South Africa

30 March 2011 Paper 2 (3 hours)

All questions are to be answered. Each question to be answered in a separate book (or books if more than one is required for the one answer)

Discuss water homeostasis in the body under the following headings a) Distribution of body water. b) Excretion of body water. c) Endocrine control of body water.

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a) b)

Describe the function s of ATP (adenosine tri-phosphate) in active skeletal muscle. Discuss how the arrangement of branching motor nerves innervating motor units ensures co-ordinated skeletal muscle actions. [25]

Discuss how the Cardio-Vascular system ensures adequate organ perfusion in spite of varying levels of blood volume. [25]

a) b)

Describe how rhythmic thoracic movements bring about lung ventilation. Discuss gas transport in the blood. [25]

FCD(SA) Part I

THE COLLEGES OF MEDICINE OF SOUTH AFRICA

Incorporated Association not for gain Reg No 1955/000003/08

Part I Examination for the Fellowship of the College of Dentistry of South Africa

31 March 2011 Paper 3 (3 hours)

All questions are to be answered. Each question to be answered in a separate book (or books if more than one is required for the one answer)

Compare the mechanisms of apoptosis and necrosis and explain the clinical implications of both processes. [25]

a) b)

The role of calcium is central to cell injury. Discuss briefly. Discuss embolism and its complications.

(10) (15) [25]

Discuss, with the aid of appropriate examples, granulomatous inflammation under the following headings a) Aetiology. b) Pathogenesis. c) Differential diagnosis. [25]

Classify amyloidosis in detail and describe the following a) The physical and chemical nature of amyloid. b) Its deposition in various tissues and organs. c) The complications associated with amyloidosis.

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