BMLT I (First) Year Annual Examination 2015-16

Course Code: BML103 Paper ID: 0111103

Pathology
Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 70
Max Marks: 75

Note: Attempt six questions in all. Q. No. 1 is compulsory.

1. Write short notes on any five of the following (limit your

answer in 50 words). (4x5=20)
a) Write about of the following:
i) Compound microscope
ii) Plasma
b) Write short notes on the following:
i) Precautions in transportation of clinical samples
ii) Precautions in collection of blood sample
c) Write briefly about the following:
i) Merits of anticoagulants
ii) Conventional units
d) Give functions of the following:
i) Fixatives
ii) Haemoglobin
e) State the functions of the following:
i) Ocular
ii) Diaphragm
f) Write briefly about the following:
i) Rh types
ii) Constituents of blood
g) Define the following:
i) Histopathology
ii) Normal haemostasis
h) Fill in the blank with appropriate words:
i) Anticoagulants prevent the clotting of blood by
removing the ……. which is required for coagulation.
ii) Haemostasis is the process that include three
stages……….. and ……………
2. What is meant by compound microscope? How it differs
from a simple microscope? Discuss the components and
applications of a microscope. (10)

3. Explain any two of the following: (5+5)

a) Tissue processing for paraffin section
b) Processing of various clinical samples
c) Collection and preservation of blood

4. Write briefly about the following: (2.5x4=10)

a) Methods of urine collection and preservation
b) H & E staining
c) Decalcification of Tissue
d) Examination of sputum

5. How is the bloods formed in human body? Describe the

composition and function of each component. (10)

6. Write in brief about the handling and storage of laboratory

reagents. (10)

7. Write short notes on any four of the following: (2.5x4=10)

a) Merits and demerits of anticoagulants
b) Haemostasis
c) Safety guidelines in clinical laboratory
d) Collection and preservation of blood
e) Examination of cerebrospinal fluids

8. List various biomedical wastes available in clinical

laboratories. How these wastes can be managed to prevent
hazards? (10)