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

23 March 2010 Paper I (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)

Craniosynostosis involves premature fusion of the cranial sutures and early surgical intervention is necessary to prevent mental retardation. Provide a detailed description of the neuro-and viscerocranium, with special emphasis on the sutures [25]

Provide an overview of the components, course, branches and supply of the trigeminal nerve. [25]

Describe a) The anatomy of the lacrimal apparatus. b) The composition, function and flow of lacrimal secretions.

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Discuss the embryological development of the thyroid gland. Explain how aberrations in this development may affect the oral cavity and the neck. [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

24 March 2010 Paper II (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) Al die vrae moet beantwoord word. Elke vraag moet in n aparte boek (of boeke indien meer as een nodig is vir n vraag) geskryf word

Describe the mechanisms which contribute to the sense of proprioception of the mandible. [25] Beskryf die meganismes wat bydra tot die sensasie van propriosepsie van die mandibula. [25]

Discuss calcium metabolism under the following headings a) Dietary sources. b) Absorption. c) Distribution. d) Excretion. e) Control of levels. Bespreek kalsiummetabolisme onder die volgende hoofde a) Bronne in dieet. b) Absorpsie. c) Verspreiding. d) Uitskeiding. e) Beheer oor vlakke.

[25]

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3 3

Discuss the sense of taste. Bespreek smaaksensasie.

[25] [25]

4 4

Describe the formation processes of oral fluids. Beskryf die prosesse waardeur mondvloeistowwe gevorm word.

[25] [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

25 March 2010 Paper III (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)

"The cell cycle is tightly regulated by stimulators and inhibitors, and contains intrinsic checkpoint controls to prevent replication of abnormal cells." a) Give a detailed account of the cell cycle in which you discuss how this control is exercised and regulated. (15) b) Describe the proliferative capacity of the various tissues in the body giving appropriate examples and show how these differences determine the nature of the healing processes in the various tissues. (10) [25] Free radicles a) Define free radicles and oxidative stress. (5) b) Describe how free radicles are generated and how they cause cell damage or death. (15) c) How does the body degrade and eliminate them in order to limit the damage they can cause? (15) [25] The emergence of a malignant phenotype is determined by genetic mutations which cause fundamental changes in the physiology of the cell a) List these changes. (5) b) Describe the nature of these changes and the genetic mutations that brought them about. (20) [25] Write an essay on rheumatic heart disease and its complications. [25]