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Mlsc 303: Laboratory Animal Science Question Paper

Mlsc 303: Laboratory Animal Science 

Course:Medical Laboratory

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2012



KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
END OF 2''ND ''TRIMESTER 2012(DAY) EXAMINATIONS
SCHOOL : MEDICINE & HEALTH SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES
UNIT CODE : MLSC 303
UNIT TITLE : LABORATORY ANIMALS SCIENCE
TIME : 3HOURS


INSTRUCTIONS: Answer ALL Questions in Section A and ANY TWO Questions in Section B
SECTION A
QUESTION ONE
Define the following
Laboratory animal science
(2marks)
Animal model concept
(2marks)
QUESTION TWO
Outline FOUR guidelines that govern laboratory animals. (8marks)
QUESTION THREE
Describe the following terms:
Laboratory uses of animals for research.
(2marks)
Handling and restraints of laboratory animals.
(2marks)
QUESTION FOUR
Identify THREE laboratory animals you use for research and the diseases that affect them. Explain the measures you would put for prevention of the diseases. (7marks)
QUESTION FIVE
Explain the TWO main factors that you would consider when choosing laboratory animals. (7marks)
SECTION B
QUESTION SIX
Describe how you would set up an animal house facility in your new station for use in research. (20marks)
QUESTION SEVEN
Explain how you would identify and control organisms in your hospital laboratory that are affecting animals in your animal house.
Protozoa
Cestodes
Salmonellosis
Streptococcal pneumonia
(20marks)
QUESTION EIGHT
Mastitis is fairly common in lactating animals especially, guinea pigs. Explain the usual organisms that affect the animal, identification and treatment.
(20marks)






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