Histopathology Practice Exam Multiple Choice Questions PDF

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PATH2000 PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS: PART A: Q1:

Multiple Choice section:

All of these factors described are characteristics for fixation except; A.

Arrests autolysis

B.

Q2:

C.

Minimises loss of soluble cytoplasmic components

D.

Stabilises tissue for further processing and treatment

Several factors are associated with unfixed tissue degeneration. Select the correct process observed when intracytoplasmic enzymes are responsible for tissue degeneration? A.

Putrefaction

B.

Osmotic injury

C.

Pressure

D.

Anoxia

E.

Q3:

Q4:

When preparing a tissue for Histopathology and light microscopy, which method precedes clearing the specimen with an organic solvent? A.

Fixation

B.

Clearing

C.

Staining

D.

Dehydration

Within the epidermal layers of skin, which layer is found between the Stratum Lucidum and Stratum spinosum? A.

Stratum corneum

B.

Stratum basale

C.

Papillary dermis

D. E.

Reticular layer

Q5:

Thin skin consists of three major layers, epidermis, dermis and hypodermis, which of these layers are not located within the Dermis? A.

Connective tissue

B.

Hair shafts

C.

Blood vessels

D. E.

Q6:

Q7:

Q8:

Adipose tissue

The basal lamina of a muscle fibre is part of which structure?: A.

Fascia

B.

Perimysium

C.

Epimysium

D.

Saroplasmic reticulum

Intramembranous ossification: A.

inv

B.

involves mesenchymal cells expressing type II collagen and differentiating into osteoclasts

C.

involves the laying down of bone in a hyaline cartilage precursor model

D.

involves mesenchymal cells expressing type II collagen and differentiating into chondroblasts

E.

involves mesenchymal cells expressing type I collagen and differentiating into osteocytes

Identify the type of epithelium that lines the thick ascending portion of the loop of Henle? A.

Stratified columnar

B.

Simple columnar

C. D.

Simple squamous

E.

Transitional

Q9:

Which of the following organs are characterised by the accumulation of corpora amylacea with increasing age? A.

Seminal vesicles

B.

Bulbourethral glands

C.

Ampulla of ductus deferens

D.

Epididymis

E.

Q10:

Which of these hormones are responsible for inducing ovulation? A.

Progesterone

B.

Relaxin

C.

Follicle stimulating hormone

D E.

PART B:

Oestrogen

WRITE YOUR ANSWER TO THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:

Q1:

Name and describe each step of tissue processing from fixation to microscopy.

Q2:

Describe the main histological features of compact bone. Include in your answer the functional unit of bone, cell-cell connections and surrounding layers of CT.

Q3:

Differentiate between acute and chronic inflammation. Include in your answer the symptoms, cellular differences and outcomes of both conditions.

Q4:

Describe the change in epithelium identified as you progress from the trachea to the alveoli. Relate your answer to structure and function.

Q5:

Clearly describe the three different types of capillaries and indicate where you can find these in the body. Relate your answer to structure and function....