Importance of 1st Year Subjects: Anatomy, Physiology, and Biochemistry.
Key determining factors for NEET PG and NICT examination ranks.
Considered the easiest subject to score in NEET PG.
Recommended resources:
Marrow's revision video notes.
MCQ discussion videos.
Focus areas:
Nutritional biochemistry and vitamins.
At least 2-3 questions from vitamins yearly.
Important vitamins include the B group (B1, B2, B3).
Hot spots in Biochemistry:
Nutritional Aspects:
Macro and micronutrients, specific dynamic allowance, and thermogenic effects of macronutrients.
Micronutrients: zinc, copper (know diseases like Wilson's and Menkes).
Key Metabolism Areas:
Protein metabolism:
Classifications of amino acids (ketogenic vs glucogenic).
Important amino acids: phenylalanine, tyrosine, and their disorders (e.g., phenylketonuria).
Renowned for urine odor related to disorders.
Urea cycle and enzyme differentiation (CPS1 vs CPS2).
Carbohydrate metabolism:
Concentrate on glycogen storage disorders (keywords associated).
Main disorders: Von Gerkke's Disease, Pompe Disease, Corie's Disease, McArdle's Disease.
Be familiar with drug inhibitors affecting metabolic pathways.
Gluconeogenesis, sorbitol, fructose, and galactose pathways.
Lipid metabolism:
Understand alpha, beta, omega oxidation.
Diseases related to fatty acids (e.g., Refsum's disease).
Know glycosaminoglycans and their related diseases (Hurler's, Hunter's, Sanfilippo).
Be prepared for straightforward questions and answers.
Recommended resources:
Marrow's revision video notes.
Ashwini Kumar's live session on DBMCI YouTube.
Study approach:
Start with embryology:
Focus on germ layers and derivatives.
Pharyngeal arches, their derivatives, and associated embryological conditions.
Understand general anatomy:
Types of joints, cartilage, collagen types.
Master neuroanatomy:
Cranial nerves and their pathways (GSE, SSV).
Important areas: Wernicke's, Broca's, various brain regions and their functions.
Know cranial foramina and their contents.
Understand brachial plexus and related clinical conditions.
Master gross anatomy:
Upper limb structures: clinical conditions associated with plexus injuries.
Thorax: mediastinal structures and associated diseases.
Abdomen/pelvis: key structures to know including blood supply and cross-sections.
Not a stand-alone subject; must integrate with other subjects (medicine, pharmacy, pathology).
Start with general physiology:
Learn equations (Nernst, Goldman) and body fluid compartments.
Get familiar with receptor types and functions.
Systemic physiology:
Study integrated with relevant topics in medicine. Know functions and pathways of key systems (renal, hematological, etc.).
Recommended resource: BTR integrated chapters.
Important integration:
Learning the role of specific transporters, associated diseases, and their treatments.
Mastering these first year subjects is essential for success in NEET PG and other competitive exams.
Focus on high-yield topics, utilize proper study resources, and integrate knowledge for better understanding.