Now I have everything I need. Here is a comprehensive guide to the most exam-important diagrams for GNM 1st Year 2nd Internal Exam, covering all major subjects:
π©Ί GNM 1st Year β 2nd Internal Exam: Most Important Diagrams
π ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY
1. Structure of the Heart (Chambers, Valves & Blood Flow)
Very high chance β asked almost every year
Label these parts:
- 4 chambers: Right atrium, Right ventricle, Left atrium, Left ventricle
- Valves: Tricuspid, Pulmonary, Mitral (Bicuspid), Aortic
- Major vessels: Superior/Inferior Vena Cava, Pulmonary artery, Pulmonary veins, Aorta
- Direction of blood flow (deoxygenated = blue arrows; oxygenated = red arrows)
2. Structure of a Neuron (Nerve Cell)
High chance β nervous system chapter
Label these parts:
- Cell body (Soma) with nucleus
- Dendrites (receive impulses)
- Axon (carries impulse away)
- Myelin sheath
- Node of Ranvier
- Synaptic terminal (axon end)
- Differentiate: myelinated vs non-myelinated
3. Nephron β Structure of the Kidney's Functional Unit
High chance β excretory system
Label these parts:
- Bowman's capsule & Glomerulus (cortex)
- Proximal convoluted tubule (PCT)
- Loop of Henle (descending & ascending limb β medulla)
- Distal convoluted tubule (DCT)
- Collecting duct
- Blood supply: Afferent arteriole β Glomerulus β Efferent arteriole β Peritubular capillaries
4. Respiratory System / Lungs
Moderateβhigh chance
Label these parts:
- Nasal cavity β Pharynx β Larynx β Trachea
- Primary bronchi β Secondary bronchi β Bronchioles
- Alveoli (air sacs) β site of gas exchange
- Diaphragm
- Lobes of lungs: Right (3 lobes), Left (2 lobes)
- Alveolus cross-section showing Oβ in / COβ out
5. Endocrine System β Hypothalamus-Pituitary Axis
Moderate chance β endocrine chapter
Label these:
- CNS β Hypothalamus β Releasing hormones
- Anterior Pituitary β Trophic hormones (TSH, ACTH, FSH, LH, GH)
- Target glands: Thyroid, Adrenal glands, Gonads
- Negative feedback loop arrows
π MICROBIOLOGY
6. Bacterial Cell Structure
Very high chance
Draw a bacterial cell showing:
- Cell wall (Gram +ve = thick peptidoglycan; Gram βve = thin peptidoglycan + outer membrane)
- Cell membrane (plasma membrane)
- Cytoplasm
- Nucleoid (circular DNA β no true nucleus)
- Ribosomes (70S)
- Flagellum, Pili/Fimbriae
- Capsule (in some)
- Plasmid
7. Gram Staining β Procedure Diagram
High chance β asked as flowchart/steps
Draw a flow diagram:
- Crystal violet (primary stain) β all cells purple
- Gram's iodine (mordant) β fixes stain
- Acetone/Alcohol (decolorizer) β Gram +ve stay purple; Gram βve lose color
- Safranin (counterstain) β Gram βve turn pink/red
Result: Gram +ve = Purple/Violet | Gram βve = Pink/Red
8. Virus Structure (General)
Moderate chance
Label:
- Capsid (protein coat)
- Nucleic acid (DNA or RNA inside)
- Envelope (in enveloped viruses, e.g., HIV, Influenza)
- Spikes/Surface antigens
- No cell organelles, no ribosomes
π ANATOMY β ADDITIONAL HIGH-CHANCE DIAGRAMS
9. Digestive System
Label sequentially:
- Mouth β Esophagus β Stomach β Duodenum β Jejunum β Ileum β Cecum β Ascending/Transverse/Descending Colon β Rectum β Anus
- Accessory organs: Liver, Gallbladder, Pancreas (with their ducts)
10. Cross-Section of the Spinal Cord
- Grey matter (H-shaped, contains anterior/posterior horns)
- White matter (surrounds grey matter)
- Central canal
- Dorsal root (sensory), Ventral root (motor)
- Dorsal root ganglion
π QUICK MEMORY TIPS FOR EXAM
| Diagram | Key Point to Remember |
|---|
| Heart | Blood flow direction: Body β RA β RV β Lungs β LA β LV β Body |
| Neuron | Dendrites = receive; Axon = send impulse |
| Nephron | Filtration in Bowman's capsule; reabsorption in PCT & Loop of Henle |
| Gram stain | +ve = Purple (thick wall retains violet); βve = Pink (thin wall decolorized) |
| Endocrine axis | Hypothalamus β Pituitary β Target organ β Negative feedback |
| Lungs | Right = 3 lobes; Left = 2 lobes (heart indentation) |
Preparation tip: For each diagram, practice labeling it at least 3 times without looking. Examiners award marks for neatness, correct labels, and arrows showing direction (especially for heart and nephron). All diagrams above are commonly asked in both short answer (2-mark diagrams) and long answer (with explanation) format in GNM board and internal exams.