LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034
M.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION – ZOOLOGY
SECOND SEMESTER – APRIL 2012
ZO 2902 – MEDICAL LAB. TECHNOLOGY
Date : 26-04-2012 Dept. No. Max. : 100 Marks
Time : 9:00 – 12:00
PART-A
Answer ALL the questions: (10 X 2=20 Marks)
- What is pluripotent stem cell?
- Draw neat labeled diagram of different types of WBC.
- Mention any four blood coagulation factors.
- What are ketone bodies?
- What is erythropoietin?
- Differentiate antiseptic from disinfectant.
- List down any five major causes of anaemia.
- Comment on gram staining.
- What is sterilization? Give an example.
- Define the term Xanthochromia.
PART-B
Answer any FOUR: (4 X 10 =40 Marks)
- Write notes on sickle cell and iron deficiency anaemia.
- Explain the formation of white blood cells with suitable diagram.
- Give an account of ultrastructure of bacteria.
- Elaborate the importance of microscopical examination of seminal fluid.
- Explain collection, composition and routine examination of CSF.
- Write down the principle and clinical importance of blood glucose estimation.
PART-C
Answer any TWO: (2 X 20=40 Marks)
- What is haemostasis? Explain the mechanism of blood coagulation.
- Describe in detail different methods of sterilization.
- Elaborate collection, storage and procedure for blood transfusion.
- Discuss in detail the life cycle, pathogenicity and lab diagnosis of malarial parasite.