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 1''ST ''TRIMESTER 2013 (DAY) EXAMINATIONS
SCHOOL : MEDICINE & HEALTH SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES
UNIT CODE : MLSC 303
UNIT TITLE : LABORATORY ANIMAL SCIENCE
TIME : 2 HOURS
Instructions:
Answer all questions in section A and any two questions in section B.
SECTION A
Question One
Explain what are transgenic animals.
(3mks)
Explain the knock out animals.
(3mks)
Question Two
Define laboratory animal science.
(3mks)
Define animal model concept.
(3mks)
Question Three
Explain the pre-requisites of a laboratory animal in a research centre. (7mks)
Question Four
Mastitis is a fairly common problem in lactating guinea pigs. Explain. (5mks)
Question Five
Discuss pregnancy toxemia. (6mks)
SECTION B
Question Six
Explain the common diseases of a rabbit including laboratory diagnosis, control and treatment that affect them. (20mks)
Question Seven
Explain two common bacterial diseases and two common parasitic disease that affect laboratory animals and how you would identify them in your laboratory. (20mks)
Question Eight
Describe in details how you set up efficient laboratory animal facility in your new research station. (20mks)
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