1st year Pg

Introduction to 1st Year Subjects

  • Importance of 1st Year Subjects: Anatomy, Physiology, and Biochemistry.

  • Key determining factors for NEET PG and NICT examination ranks.

Biochemistry

  • 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).

Anatomy

  • 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.

Physiology

  • 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.

Conclusion

  • 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.

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