MLPAO MLA/T Exam with 100% accurate solutions || || || || || ||
Which of the following is the best example of homeostasis? a) Sexual reproduction b) Growth c)
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Regulation of body temperature d) Growth of hair under the arms e) Storage of food in the form
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of fat - ✔✔c) Regulation of body temperature
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The concentration of physiological saline is: 1 a) 5.0% b) 7.0% c) 8.5% d) 0.85% e) 0.7% - ✔✔d)
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0.85%
Which of the following pipettes is the most accurate? a) Serological pipette b) Mohr pipette c)
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Volumetric pipette d) Pasteur pipette e) None of the above - ✔✔c) Volumetric pipette
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Hypersecretion of insulin would result in: a) Weak and brittle bone b) Diabetes c) Hyperglycemia || || || || || || || || || || || || || || ||
d) Glucosuria e) Hypoglycemia - ✔✔e) Hypoglycemia
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Deoxygenated blood is pumped into the: a) Systemic circulation b) Pulmonary circulation c) || || || || || || || || || || || || ||
Lymphatic system d) Coronary sinus e) None of the above - ✔✔b) Pulmonary circulation
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The semi-lunar valve: a) Are located in between the Rt. Atrium and ventricles b) Occur in the
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carotid sinus c) Open to allow blood to leave the ventricles d) Two of the preceding e) None of the
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above - ✔✔c) Open to allow blood to leave the ventricles
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After pulmonary circulation, the blood is received by: a) Right atrium b) Left atrium c) Left
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ventricle d) Right ventricle e) None of the above - ✔✔b) Left atrium
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When you have a STAT request, you should perform the test: a) As soon as possible b)
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Immediately c) Until all the specimens arrive d) After your break e) 2 hours after specimens
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arrive - ✔✔b) Immediately
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,If you use a "To Contain" pipette, you should: a) Blow out the last drop b) Let the last drop stay in
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the micropipette c) Rinse it to make sure all of the content is delivered d) Use as a normal pipette
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e) None of the above - ✔✔c) Rinse it to make sure all of the content is delivered
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The valve located between the right atrium and the right ventricle is: a) Mitral valve b) Tricuspid
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valve c) Semi lunar valve d) Aortic valve e) None of the above - ✔✔b) Tricuspid valve
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The electrical conductivity of distilled or deionized water is: a) High b) Normal c) Low d) Same
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as 0.85% saline e) Same as tap water - ✔✔c) Low
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In order to deliver the total volume from the pipette which has a frosted ring near the colour code,
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you will: a) Rinse the pipette b) Let the last drop remain c) Stop before the 9 mark d) Blow out the
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last drop e) Ask for assistance - ✔✔d) Blow out the last drop
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Which of the following tests are eligible for stat recording: a) CSF for microbiology b) BHCG for
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suspected ectopic pregnancy c) Blood gasses d) Lipid assessment e) AB and C are correct - ✔✔e)
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AB and C are correct || || || ||
Which of the following is not a cardiac enzyme? a) Creatin Phosphokinase b) Aspartate
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aminotransferase c) Lactic Dehydrogenase d) Serum Glutamic Oxaloacetic Transaminase e) || || || || || || || || || ||
Alkaline phosphatase - ✔✔e) Alkaline phosphatase || || || || ||
VMA is used to test for: a) Carbohydrates metabolism b) Epinephrin metabolism c) Fat
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metabolism d) Pulmonary function e) Cardiac enzymes - ✔✔b) Epinephrin metabolism || || || || || || || || || ||
Which of the following has valves? a) Arteries b) Arterioles c) Capillaries d) Veins e) All of the
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above - ✔✔d) Veins || || ||
The specimen we commonly use for 17-ketosteroid test is:a) Clean catch mid-stream urine b)
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Plasma c) Whole body d) 24 hour urine e) Stool - ✔✔d) 24 hour urine
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,Xylose tolerance test is primarily tested for: a) Insulin levels b) Absorption ability of the small
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intestine c) Digestive enzyme levels d) Heart condition e) Porphine levels - ✔✔b) Absorption
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ability of the small intestine || || || ||
Which of the following could not be considered as a source of error in microhematocrit tests? a)
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Hemolysed specimen b) Hemoconcentrated specimen c) Overfilling of the capillary tube d) || || || || || || || || || || || ||
Including the buffy coat for the red cell column reading e) None or the above - ✔✔e) None or the
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above
The normal life span of erythrocyte is: a) 48 hrs. b) 90 days c) 120 days d) ½ year e) 14 days -
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✔✔c) 120 days || ||
Leaving the urine for prolonged time will increase: a) Bacteria b) Urobilinogen c) Nitrite d) pH e)
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All of the above - ✔✔e) All of the above
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Hemoconcentration can be caused by: a) Tourniquet which is left on the patient too long b) A || || || || || || || || || || || || || || || || ||
rolling vein c) Antiseptic is not dried d) A small gauge number needle e) Two of the proceeding -
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✔✔e) Two of the proceeding || || || ||
Whole blood is defibrinated by: a) EDTA b) Heparin c) Sodium citrate d) Acetic acid e) Glass
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beads - ✔✔e) Glass beads || || || ||
The basic dye in Romanowsky staining is: a) Cresyl blue b) Bicarbonate c) Eosin d) Crystal violet
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e) Methylene blue - ✔✔e) Methylene blue
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Supravital stain is used for: a) WBC count b) RBC count c) Platelet count d) Reticulocyte count e)
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H estimation - ✔✔d) Reticulocyte count
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Which of the following does not have a nucleus? a) WBC b) RBC c) Basophil d) Platelets e) Two
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of the preceding - ✔✔e) Two of the preceding
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, Which of the following tests is not part of a CBC profile? a) Leukocyte count b) Haemoglobin
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estimation c) Differential cell count d) RBCS e) None of the above - ✔✔e) None of the above
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The counting chamber used for RBC count is called: a) Hemoglobinometer b) Hemocytometer c)
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Hemocounter d) Hemometer e) None of the above - ✔✔b) Hemocytometer || || || || || || || || || ||
The PH of blood is: a) Acidic b) Neutral c) Basic d) Slightly alkaline e) Slightly acidic - ✔✔b)
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Neutral
The anticoagulant used in a CBC profile is: a) EDTA b) Oxalate c) Citrate d) Heparin e)
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Dichromate - ✔✔a) EDTA || || ||
Which of the following should not be considered as a source of error in ESR? a) Excessive
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anticoagulant b) Partially clotted blood c) Use of cold unmixed blood d) Air bubbles in the blood
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column e) None of the above - ✔✔e) None of the above
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A decrease in the size of the erythrocyte is known as: a) Macrocytosis b) Anisocytosis c)
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Microcytosis d) Hemolysis e) Poikilocytosis - ✔✔c) Microcytosis || || || || || || ||
Which of the following anticoagulant does not react with calcium to prevent clotting? a) Double
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oxalate b) EDTA c) Sodium citrate d) Heparin e) None of the above - ✔✔d) Heparin
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When blood clots, the fluid that remains after separation of the clot is called: a) Plasma b) Whole
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blood c) Cell suspension d) Serum e) Packed cells - ✔✔d) Serum
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Which of the following does not belong to the granulocytic series? a) Eosinophils b) Neutrophils
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c) Basophils d) Lymphocytes e) None of the above - ✔✔d) Lymphocytes
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The buffer solution used in the Wright's stain procedure should have a precise range. Which of the
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following pH values is satisfactory? a) 6.0 b) 6.4 c) 7.0 d) 7.4 e) 5.5 - ✔✔b) 6.4
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Which of the following is the best example of homeostasis? a) Sexual reproduction b) Growth c)
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Regulation of body temperature d) Growth of hair under the arms e) Storage of food in the form
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of fat - ✔✔c) Regulation of body temperature
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The concentration of physiological saline is: 1 a) 5.0% b) 7.0% c) 8.5% d) 0.85% e) 0.7% - ✔✔d)
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0.85%
Which of the following pipettes is the most accurate? a) Serological pipette b) Mohr pipette c)
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Volumetric pipette d) Pasteur pipette e) None of the above - ✔✔c) Volumetric pipette
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Hypersecretion of insulin would result in: a) Weak and brittle bone b) Diabetes c) Hyperglycemia || || || || || || || || || || || || || || ||
d) Glucosuria e) Hypoglycemia - ✔✔e) Hypoglycemia
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Deoxygenated blood is pumped into the: a) Systemic circulation b) Pulmonary circulation c) || || || || || || || || || || || || ||
Lymphatic system d) Coronary sinus e) None of the above - ✔✔b) Pulmonary circulation
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The semi-lunar valve: a) Are located in between the Rt. Atrium and ventricles b) Occur in the
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carotid sinus c) Open to allow blood to leave the ventricles d) Two of the preceding e) None of the
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above - ✔✔c) Open to allow blood to leave the ventricles
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After pulmonary circulation, the blood is received by: a) Right atrium b) Left atrium c) Left
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ventricle d) Right ventricle e) None of the above - ✔✔b) Left atrium
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When you have a STAT request, you should perform the test: a) As soon as possible b)
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Immediately c) Until all the specimens arrive d) After your break e) 2 hours after specimens
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arrive - ✔✔b) Immediately
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,If you use a "To Contain" pipette, you should: a) Blow out the last drop b) Let the last drop stay in
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the micropipette c) Rinse it to make sure all of the content is delivered d) Use as a normal pipette
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e) None of the above - ✔✔c) Rinse it to make sure all of the content is delivered
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The valve located between the right atrium and the right ventricle is: a) Mitral valve b) Tricuspid
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valve c) Semi lunar valve d) Aortic valve e) None of the above - ✔✔b) Tricuspid valve
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The electrical conductivity of distilled or deionized water is: a) High b) Normal c) Low d) Same
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as 0.85% saline e) Same as tap water - ✔✔c) Low
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In order to deliver the total volume from the pipette which has a frosted ring near the colour code,
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you will: a) Rinse the pipette b) Let the last drop remain c) Stop before the 9 mark d) Blow out the
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last drop e) Ask for assistance - ✔✔d) Blow out the last drop
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Which of the following tests are eligible for stat recording: a) CSF for microbiology b) BHCG for
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suspected ectopic pregnancy c) Blood gasses d) Lipid assessment e) AB and C are correct - ✔✔e)
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AB and C are correct || || || ||
Which of the following is not a cardiac enzyme? a) Creatin Phosphokinase b) Aspartate
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aminotransferase c) Lactic Dehydrogenase d) Serum Glutamic Oxaloacetic Transaminase e) || || || || || || || || || ||
Alkaline phosphatase - ✔✔e) Alkaline phosphatase || || || || ||
VMA is used to test for: a) Carbohydrates metabolism b) Epinephrin metabolism c) Fat
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metabolism d) Pulmonary function e) Cardiac enzymes - ✔✔b) Epinephrin metabolism || || || || || || || || || ||
Which of the following has valves? a) Arteries b) Arterioles c) Capillaries d) Veins e) All of the
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above - ✔✔d) Veins || || ||
The specimen we commonly use for 17-ketosteroid test is:a) Clean catch mid-stream urine b)
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Plasma c) Whole body d) 24 hour urine e) Stool - ✔✔d) 24 hour urine
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,Xylose tolerance test is primarily tested for: a) Insulin levels b) Absorption ability of the small
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intestine c) Digestive enzyme levels d) Heart condition e) Porphine levels - ✔✔b) Absorption
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ability of the small intestine || || || ||
Which of the following could not be considered as a source of error in microhematocrit tests? a)
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Hemolysed specimen b) Hemoconcentrated specimen c) Overfilling of the capillary tube d) || || || || || || || || || || || ||
Including the buffy coat for the red cell column reading e) None or the above - ✔✔e) None or the
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above
The normal life span of erythrocyte is: a) 48 hrs. b) 90 days c) 120 days d) ½ year e) 14 days -
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✔✔c) 120 days || ||
Leaving the urine for prolonged time will increase: a) Bacteria b) Urobilinogen c) Nitrite d) pH e)
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All of the above - ✔✔e) All of the above
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Hemoconcentration can be caused by: a) Tourniquet which is left on the patient too long b) A || || || || || || || || || || || || || || || || ||
rolling vein c) Antiseptic is not dried d) A small gauge number needle e) Two of the proceeding -
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✔✔e) Two of the proceeding || || || ||
Whole blood is defibrinated by: a) EDTA b) Heparin c) Sodium citrate d) Acetic acid e) Glass
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beads - ✔✔e) Glass beads || || || ||
The basic dye in Romanowsky staining is: a) Cresyl blue b) Bicarbonate c) Eosin d) Crystal violet
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e) Methylene blue - ✔✔e) Methylene blue
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Supravital stain is used for: a) WBC count b) RBC count c) Platelet count d) Reticulocyte count e)
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H estimation - ✔✔d) Reticulocyte count
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Which of the following does not have a nucleus? a) WBC b) RBC c) Basophil d) Platelets e) Two
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of the preceding - ✔✔e) Two of the preceding
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, Which of the following tests is not part of a CBC profile? a) Leukocyte count b) Haemoglobin
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estimation c) Differential cell count d) RBCS e) None of the above - ✔✔e) None of the above
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The counting chamber used for RBC count is called: a) Hemoglobinometer b) Hemocytometer c)
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Hemocounter d) Hemometer e) None of the above - ✔✔b) Hemocytometer || || || || || || || || || ||
The PH of blood is: a) Acidic b) Neutral c) Basic d) Slightly alkaline e) Slightly acidic - ✔✔b)
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Neutral
The anticoagulant used in a CBC profile is: a) EDTA b) Oxalate c) Citrate d) Heparin e)
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Dichromate - ✔✔a) EDTA || || ||
Which of the following should not be considered as a source of error in ESR? a) Excessive
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anticoagulant b) Partially clotted blood c) Use of cold unmixed blood d) Air bubbles in the blood
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column e) None of the above - ✔✔e) None of the above
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A decrease in the size of the erythrocyte is known as: a) Macrocytosis b) Anisocytosis c)
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Microcytosis d) Hemolysis e) Poikilocytosis - ✔✔c) Microcytosis || || || || || || ||
Which of the following anticoagulant does not react with calcium to prevent clotting? a) Double
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oxalate b) EDTA c) Sodium citrate d) Heparin e) None of the above - ✔✔d) Heparin
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When blood clots, the fluid that remains after separation of the clot is called: a) Plasma b) Whole
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blood c) Cell suspension d) Serum e) Packed cells - ✔✔d) Serum
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Which of the following does not belong to the granulocytic series? a) Eosinophils b) Neutrophils
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c) Basophils d) Lymphocytes e) None of the above - ✔✔d) Lymphocytes
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The buffer solution used in the Wright's stain procedure should have a precise range. Which of the
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following pH values is satisfactory? a) 6.0 b) 6.4 c) 7.0 d) 7.4 e) 5.5 - ✔✔b) 6.4
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