LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034
M.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION – MEDICAL LAB TECH.
THIRD SEMESTER – NOVEMBER 2010
ML 3807 – FLUID ANALYSIS
Date : 29-10-10 Dept. No. Max. : 100 Marks
Time : 9:00 – 12:00
SECTION –A
Answer ALL the following. 10×2=20 marks
- Define oligohydramnios.
- Draw the structure of synovial joint and label its parts.
- What is xanthochromia?
- How interstitial fluid volume is measured?
- Define non communicating hydrocephalus.
- What is amniotic fluid index?
- Define hypokalemia and mention its cause.
- What is spermatogenesis?
- List the three main functions of cerebrospinal fluid.
- Define osmotic pressure.
SECTION B
Answer any FOUR of the following. 4×10=40 marks
- Explain the electrolyte composition and electrolytic disturbances in the body fluids.
- Describe the causes of pressure changes in csf.
- Give an account on chromosomal abnormalities.
- Explain blood brain barrier.
- Give an account on chemical and serological examination of synovial fluid.
- Describe the collection procedure and disposal of sputum sample.
SECTION-C
Answer any TWO of the following. 2×20=40 marks
- Explain the collection procedure and findings from amniotic fluid.
- Describe the distribution and regulation of body fluids.
- Draw the structure of a nephron and explain the mechanism of urine formation.
- Give a detailed account on non inflammatory joint disease.