04-A:Histology Question Paper

04-A:Histology

Course:Diploma In Medical Laboratory Sciences

Institution: Kenya Medical Training Institute question papers

Exam Year:2007

KENYA MEDICAL TRAINING COLLEGE KITUI

DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES

P.O BOX 711

KITUI

SEPTEMBER 2009 MLS CLASS END OF 2ND YEAR EXAM

HISTOLOGY PAPER

DATE 16/12/2010

TIME 2 HOURS

8:30AM-10:30PM

INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CANDIDATE
1.Write your college number on all sheets of paper used.
2.Do not write your name on the sheets of paper used.
3.Attempt all questions in section I and II.
4.Cycle the correct response(s) in section I.
5.For any wrong response you will be deducted half a mark.
6.The paper takes 2 hours.

SECTION I (M.C.Q 40 MARKS)

1.Areas not occupied by nucleic acid in nucleus are called:
a)karyoplasma
b)karyokiness
c)karyohexiss
d)polysomes
e)pyknosis

2.The main role of smooth endoplasmic reticulum is:
a)generate energy
b)steroid hormone synthesis
c)cell division
d)protection
e)carries genetic map

3.Simple cuboidal epithelium are mainly found in:
a)loop of henle
b)labyrinth of the ear
c)retina of the eye
d)thyroid vesicles
e)gall bladder

4.Functions of epithelial cells include:
a)reproduction
b)nutrition
c)protection
d)immunity
e)metabolism

5.Which of the following is formed as a result of thyroid gland taking iodine from the blood?
a)thyroxine
b)catabolism
c)anabolism
d)triodothyroxinine
e)hyperthyroidism

6.Where is super renal gland situated?
a)in the brain
b)in the kidney
c)slightly above the kidney
d)along the endocardium
e)on the surface of the lung

7.Why is trichroacetic acid not used routinely as a fixative?
a)it causes swelling to the tissue
b)it causes tissue shrinkage
c)it is expensive
d)it is not locally available
e)requires an expert to fix

8.Cold acetone is exceptionally good fixative in the demonstration of:
a)liver
b)antopsy
c)phosphatase
d)biopsy
e)lipase

9.Composition of clarkes fluid include:
a)absolute ethanol
b)chromic acid
c)chloroform
d)acetic acid
e)sodium chloride

10.The purpose of chroming is to improve in the demonstration of:
a)fatty tissue
b)mitochondria
c)protein
d)carbohydrate myelin
e)myelin

11.Which one of the following is/are not used in chemical tests at the end-point of decalcification?
a)10% ammonium oxalate
b)5% ammonium oxalate
c)strong ammonia
d)litmus paper
e)decalcifying liquid

12.The following factors increase the rate of impregnation:
a)volume of reagent
b)volume of the tissue
c)heat
d)agitation
e)label

13.The two convex lenses in simple microscope include:
a)eye piece
b)objective
c)nose piece
d)condenser

14.The refractive index of a slide is:
a)15.1
b)1.51
c)0.51
d)151
e)0.005

15.The secondary fluorescence dye used in flourescence microscopy include:
a)Vitamin A
b)Chloroplasts
c)Porplyrins
d)Quaramine
e)Acridine orange

16.Nicole prism is used in:
a)fluorescence microscope
b)dark ground microscope
c)polarized microscope
d)interference microscope
e)electron microscope

17.The following are characteristics of ester wax:
a)has melting point of 46-48 degrees
b)suitable for thin sections
c)has a higher melting point than paraffin wax
d)it is cold when solid
e)good for thin sections

18.Which of the following clearing agent causes tissues to float?
a)Xylene
b)Benzene
c)Toluene
d)Chloroform
e)Cedar wood oil

19.Which of the following is not associated with paraffin wax embedding technique?
a)trypan blue
b)indian ink
c)congo red
d)new red
e)janus green B

20.Ben heiffor is normally associated with:
a)rotary microtome
b)ultra microtome
c)freezing microtome
d)cambridge microtome
e)sledge microtome

21.Another name for hones is:
a)oilstone
b)lubricant
c)stropper
d)microtome knives
e)honer

22.Why is starch paste not used in the demonstration of carbohydrates?
a)hydrolysis starch
b)gives false positive reaction
c)it has clearing agents
d)it contains grease
e)it is very expensive

23.Aqueous media include:
a)xylene
b)farrant medium
c)DPX
d)DPS
e)Glycerine jelly

24.Which of the following are angetaffin?
a)melanin
b)liver
c)phenolic compound
d)eye
e)lung tissue

25.Mercury pigments are as a result of:
a)bouins solution
b)carnoys solution
c)zenker
d)helly''s
e)flemmings fluid

SECTION II (60 MARKS)
1.With the aid of a well labelled diagram,explain vacuum impregnation technique,writing down the procedure and the purpose for which it is used (20 marks)

2.a)Briefly explain the corpora amylacea (10 marks)
b)How is inorganic ferric salt demonstrated include principle and results (10 marks)

3.Discuss the following terms (20 marks)
a)Pink pigment
b)Accentuation
c)Stropping
d)Post fixation

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