Reg. No.:…………………
Second Year B.Sc Optometry Degree Examinations October 2017
Pathology and Microbiology
(2014 scheme)
Time: 3 hrs Max marks: 80
Answer all questions
Draw diagrams wherever necessary
Write Section A and Section B in separate answer books (32 pages). Do
not mix up questions from Section A and Section B
Q.P. Code: 213013 (new scheme) Marks: 40
Section Pathology
Essay
1. Define inflammation. What are the types of inflammation. Describe the cellular events of
acute inflammation.
Short notes
2. Thrombosis
3. Leprosy
4. Cataract
Answer briefly
5. Retinoblastoma
6. RBC findings in iron deficiency anemia
7. Apoptosis
8. List the different methods of spread of tumors
9. Granuloma
Fill in the blanks
10. Name TWO anticoagulants
11. Define hyperplasia
12. Mention the bacteria causing conjunctivitis
13. Name TWO malignant tumors of mesenchymal origin
14. Any TWO conditions causing eosinophilia
(P.T.O)
Q.P. Code: 214013 (new scheme) Marks: 40
Section Microbiology
Essay
1. Define sterilization. Describe the principle and functioning of the autoclave
Short notes
2. Type I hypersensitivity reaction
3. Ocular filariasis
4. Subcutaneous mycoses
Answer briefly
5. Immunoglobulin M
6. Pseudomonas
7. Pathogenic free-living amoebae
8. Antifungals used in eye
9. Bacterial spore
Fill in the blanks
10. Name a motile gram negative bacillus
11. Name two sporicidal agents
12. Name one blood borne virus
13. Name two transport media
14. Name the culture media used to isolate mycobacterium tuberculosis