PRELIMINARY SCIENTIFIC EXAMINATION,

1878.

MONDAY, 8TH JULY, 10 A.M. TO 1 P.M.

CHEMISTRY.

T. K. ROGERS, M.B., F.R.C.S.

I. Explain what effect would be produced by a fall or rise in the "barometric pressure," upon a body freely floating in water, and only partially immersed. At what temperature is the specific gravity of water highest?

Explain the importance of this fact in the economy of nature.

II. What do you understand by the terms, Chemical Affinity, Electropositive, Homologous Series, Katalytic Action? Illustrate your explanations by means of examples.

III. Give the Molecular Weights, with the Empiric and Rational Formulæ, indicating the Radical, Alcoholic, and Basic Hydrogen, of the following bodies,-Glycerin, Acetic Acid, Oxalic Acid, and Vinic Alcohol.

IV. Mention the various ways by which the amount of aqueous vapour present in the air may be determined; giving a detailed account of the structure and method of use of Daniel's hygrometer. Explain which has the higher specific gravity, at the same temperature and pressure, moist or dry air.

V. Describe how Phosphorus is obtained, and state how you would prove that red Phosphorus is merely an allotropic modification of common Phosphorus.

VI. By what general reactions may the presence of an alkaloid in a given solution be recognised? And what are the special tests for Quinine and Strychnine?

TUESDAY, 9TH JULY, 10 A.M. To 1 P.M.

BOTANY.

A. M. BRANFOOT, M.B.

I. Give an account of the general structure of leaves and the function of the various parts.

II. Enumerate and give an account of the various cell contents of plants.

III. What are the distinguishing characters of Leguminosa, Rubiaceae and Scitamineæ ? Name plants belonging to each.

IV. Enumerate the various forms of Inflorescence and give examples of each.

V. Explain the formation of the placenta in plants and give examples of the different varieties of placentation.

WEDNESDAY, 10th JULY, 7 A.M. TO 10 A.M.

PRACTICAL CHEMISTRY.

T. K. ROGERS, M.B., F.R.C.S.

I. Examine the Solutions marked A, B and C, and state what each contains. Each Solution contains one Acid and one Base only.

II. Find out the composition of the Powder marked E.

III. Ascertain the nature of the inorganic Poison, contained in the basin of conjee marked F.

N.B. It is necessary to give in writing not only your results, but the various steps by which they were obtained.

FIRST M. B. & C. M. DEGREE EXAMINATION,

1878.

MONDAY, 22ND JULY, 10 A.M. TO 1 P.M.

ANATOMY.

A M. BRANFOOT, M.B.

I. Give a description of the structures which constitute the Lachrymal apparatus.

II. Supposing the abdominal cavity to be opened, state how you would proceed to show the Duodenum in the whole of its course. Give a description of the Duodenum mentioning the structures in relation with it and the ducts opening into it.

III. Describe the ligamentous structures connecting together the occipital bone and the first two cervical vertebra. Mention the use of each ligament and the motions of which these articulations are capable.

IV. Give a description of the musculo-spiral nerve and its branches mentioning the muscles to which it is supplied and the structures in relation with it in the various parts of its course.

V. Enumerate the muscles entering into the composition of the tongue and describe their disposition in that organ. Describe the action of each and give its nervous supply.

VI. Supposing a male body in the lithotomy position and the skin and superficial fascia removed from the perinæum detail the steps of the dissection necessary to expose the deep layer of the triangular ligament and describe the structures brought into view.

TUESDAY, 23RD JULY, 10 A.M. TO 1 P.M.
PHYSIOLOGY.

A. M. BRANFOOT, M.B.

I. Give an account of animal heat showing where and how heat is produced and lost, anl how the temperature of the body is maintained and regulated,

II. Give a description of the minute structure of the small intestine, and state what is known regarding the action on food of Bile and Pancreatic fluid.

III. Describe an entire revolution of the heart. Mention the principal evidences that the blood circulates, and state what agents beside the heart aid in the circulation.

IV. Explain the chemical and physical changes which take place during the act of Respiration in the air breathed and in the blood passing through the lungs. What is the chemical composition of air before and after respiration and what amount of change would render the air irrespirable?

V. Give an account of the functions of the Medulla Oblongata.

WEDNESDAY, 24TH JULY, 10 A.M. TO 1 P.M.
MATERIA MEDICA.

T. K. ROGERS, M.R., F.R.C.S.

I. How is Sulphurated Potash made?

Name the changes which take place during its preparation. Describe the drug and the changes it is apt to undergo on keeping, and state its action and uses as a medicinal agent.

II. Describe the officinal parts of Aconitum Napellus. State the officinal preparations with their doses; and give the physiological action, and therapeutic uses of this drug.

III. Give the composition and doses of each of the following officinal preparations,- Pulvis Antimonialis, Vinum Autimoniale, Liquor Arsenicalis, Liquor Hydrargyri Perchloridi, Liquor Morphiæ Hydrochloratis, Vinum Opii.

IV. Give the physiological action, and therapeutic uses of the following drugs,- Digitalis, Podophylline, Nitrite of Amyl, and Chloral Hydrate.

V. Contrast the physiological actions of the following pairs of drugs:

:

Belladonna and Calabar Bean.

Strychnine and Methyl Strychnine.

VI. What officinal drugs are derived from the "Natural Orders" Umbelliferæ and Liliacea? Give their officinal preparations, with their doses, and chief medicinal uses.