Wellington Emergency Department ::Education Resources

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1. With regards to the true function of the lysosome, which is NOT true: (PG 32)

1. lysosomes contain hydrolytic enzymes (including glucoronidase).
2. may persist within cells as residual bodies
3. pinocytosis is the uptake of particulate matter
4. heterophagy is the process by which lysosomes digest materials from the extra cellular environment
5. autophagy is a common phenomenon involved in removal of damaged organelles during cell injury

2. Which of the following is not a type of intermediate filament (PG 34)

1. tubulin filament
2. keratin filament
3. neurofilament
4. desmin filament
5. Vimintin filament

3. With regards to fatty acid metabolism in the liver which is NOT correct: (PG 36)

1. some fatty acids are synthesised from acetate
2. fatty acids may be converted to phospholipids
3. directly form lipoproteins
4. are oxidised to ketone bodies
5. are affected by anoxia

4. Systematic FE overload is known as haemosiderosis and is identified via which stain: (PG 40)

1. Sudan IV
2. Prussian blue
3. Oil Red-O
4. PAS
5. Congo Red

5: All of the following can cause metaslactic calcification except: (PG 41)

1. small cell lung Ca
2. multiple myeloma
3. paget’s disesase
4. renal failure
5. amyloidosis