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Mlsc 303: Laboratory Animal Science Question Paper

Mlsc 303: Laboratory Animal Science

Course:Medical Laboratory Sciences

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2013

KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
END OF 3RDTRIMESTER 2013 (DAY) EXAMINATION
SCHOOL : MEDICINE & HEALTH SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE
UNIT CODE : MLSC 303
UNIT TITLE : LABORATORY ANIMAL SCIENCE
TIME : 2 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS : Answer ALL Questions in Section A and ANY TWO in Section B
SECTION A
Question
a) Define laboratory animals. (2marks)
b) State the animal model concept. (2marks)
c) Identify NINE environmental factors that are important when dealing
with laboratory animals. (6marks)
Question Two
a) Explain the transportation of the following:- (6marks)
i) Laboratory animals
ii) Documentation
b) Identify the skills for a laboratory animal staff.
Question Three
Describe the following:- (6marks)
a) Animal housing areas
b) Barrier animal housing
c) Containment animal housing.
Question Four
a) List FOUR common bacteria that affect laboratory animals. (1.5marks)
b) List FOUR common parasites that affect laboratory animals. (1.5marks)
c) List THREE viral diseases that affect laboratory animals. (1mark)
Question Five
Define the following animals. (4marks)
a) Laboratory mouse
b) Laboratory rat
c) Laboratory hamster
d) Laboratory rabbit.
SECTION B
Question Six
Explain how you would construct a laboratory house in a remote research laboratory. (20marks)
Question Seven
Describe the following laboratory animals in terms of handling, restraint and uses: (Guine pigs, mice and rabbits) (20marks)
Question Eight
Explain how you would diagnose and prevent the following micro-organisms in laboratory animals. Salmonella and streptoccal pneumonia. (20marks)

Mlsc 303: Laboratory Animal Science Question Paper

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