FCMFOS(SA) Primary

THE COLLEGES OF MEDICINE OF SOUTH AFRICA

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

Primary Examination for the Fellowship of the

College of Maxillo-Facial and Oral Surgeons of South Africa

28 June 2016
Paper 2

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

2 Discuss the renin-angiotensin system with special reference to metabolism of angiotentin II,
actions of angiotensins, receptors, juxta glomerular apparatus, regulation of renin secretion.
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3 a) Describe the blood clotting system and the clinical importance thereof. (13)
b) Describe the functions of CO2 and O2 (carbon monoxide and oxygen) in the body. (12)
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4 Write short descriptive notes on
a) Referred pain.
b) Osteoporosis.
c) Bone growth.
d) Hypoxia.
e) Erythropoïetin.
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FCMFOS(SA) Primary

THE COLLEGES OF MEDICINE OF SOUTH AFRICA

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

Primary Examination for the Fellowship of the

College of Maxillo-Facial and Oral Surgeons of South Africa

29 June 2016
Paper 3 (3 hours)

All questions 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 a) Define and describe the following concepts using examples

i) Hypertrophy. (5)
ii) Hyperplasia. (5)
iii) Atrophy. (5)
b) Discuss reversible cell injury. (5)
c) Discuss physiological apoptosis. (5)
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2 a) Describe the macroscopic and microscopic features of the following

i) Coagulation necrosis. (5)
ii) Caseous necrosis. (5)
iii) Fat necrosis. (5)
b) Discuss pathological calcification. (10)
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3 a) Briefly discuss the major components of acute inflammation. (3)

b) Describe the morphologic patterns of acute inflammation. (12)
c) Discuss the pathogenesis and morphology of granulomatous inflammation. (6)
d) List and briefly discuss the systemic effect of inflammation. (4)
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4 a) Tissue repair may be altered by various influences. Discuss the variables. (12)
b) Discuss the process “first intention healing” of the skin. (5)
c) Briefly discuss the steps in scar formation. (4)
d) Define and discuss the function of the extracellular matrix. (4)
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5 a) Define embolism. (2)

b) Discuss pulmonary thromboembolism. (8)
c) Discuss the pathogenesis of septic shock. (15)
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6 a) Define amyloid. (2)

b) Discuss primary amyloidosis. (8)
c) Define malignant tumours. (3)
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d) Discuss local invasion and the pathways of dissemination of malignant tumours. (12)
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