MLPAO PRACTICE EXAM , With Complete solution
2025/2026
Fungi reproduce using what - ANSWERS-spores
Most molds are aerobic or anaerobic? - ANSWERS-Aerobic
What is the medium that selects for growth of pathogenic fungi - ANSWERS-Sabouraud
agar
Candida species can be found on _______________ __________________ and
_________________ without causing infection in healthy patients - ANSWERS-Mucous
membranes and skin
What is the most frequently isolated yeast called - ANSWERS-Candida albicans
__________________ is a fungal infection caused by yeasts that belong to the genus
candida - ANSWERS-Candidiasis
_________________ mycosis is one confined to the outermost skin and hair layer -
ANSWERS-Superficial
_________________infections affect the keratinized layer of the skin hair or nails -
ANSWERS-Cutaneous
________________ infections affect the deeper layers of the skin, including muscle and
connective tissue - ANSWERS-Subcutaneous
__________________ affects the lungs and can disseminate to internal organs or the
deep tissues of the body - ANSWERS-Systemic mycosis
The _____________ ________________ test is a simple rapid test used to identify
Candida albicans - ANSWERS-Germ tube
Budding happens more in molds or yeast? - ANSWERS-Yeast
Which type of infection causes ring like patches like ring worm - ANSWERS-Cutaneous
Which type of immunity is where antibodies are introduced to the blood steam -
ANSWERS-Passive
Which type of immunity provides lasting immunity - ANSWERS-Active
, What is the natural resistance of the immune system - ANSWERS-Skin, mucous
membrane, tears, sweat, stomach acid
What is something that lives on dead organic matter - ANSWERS-Saprophytes
What is something that lives on living organisms - ANSWERS-Parasite
What is the stain that outlines fungi in black due to the silver precipitating in the cell wall
- ANSWERS-Gomori
What is the recommended urine sample for an HCg - ANSWERS-First morning urine
Immunologically tests for IM are designed to detect heterophile antibodies in the
patients blood. What infection are the referring to - ANSWERS-IM (infectious
mononucleosis)
fluid portion of the cell outside the nucleus - ANSWERS-cytoplasm
Red/Orange stain or dye - ANSWERS-Eosin
Chemical that prevents deterioration of cells or tissues - ANSWERS-Fixative
Blue stain or dye - ANSWERS-Methylene blue
The central structure of a cell which contains DNA and controls cell growth and function
is called - ANSWERS-nucleus, nuclei
The form and structure of cells, tissues, and organs - ANSWERS-Morphology
A solution that resists a sudden marked change in pH when an acid or base is added -
ANSWERS-Buffer
An immature neutrophil. - ANSWERS-Band Cell
Combination of eosin and methylene blue dyes in methanol is - ANSWERS-Wrights
Stain
Smears that are _____________ can be caused by the stain time being too short, wash
time being too long, or the pH of the stain being too acidic. - ANSWERS-Too Pink
Smears that are _________________ can be caused by over staining, wash time being
too short, or pH of the stain being too alkaline. - ANSWERS-Too Blue
2025/2026
Fungi reproduce using what - ANSWERS-spores
Most molds are aerobic or anaerobic? - ANSWERS-Aerobic
What is the medium that selects for growth of pathogenic fungi - ANSWERS-Sabouraud
agar
Candida species can be found on _______________ __________________ and
_________________ without causing infection in healthy patients - ANSWERS-Mucous
membranes and skin
What is the most frequently isolated yeast called - ANSWERS-Candida albicans
__________________ is a fungal infection caused by yeasts that belong to the genus
candida - ANSWERS-Candidiasis
_________________ mycosis is one confined to the outermost skin and hair layer -
ANSWERS-Superficial
_________________infections affect the keratinized layer of the skin hair or nails -
ANSWERS-Cutaneous
________________ infections affect the deeper layers of the skin, including muscle and
connective tissue - ANSWERS-Subcutaneous
__________________ affects the lungs and can disseminate to internal organs or the
deep tissues of the body - ANSWERS-Systemic mycosis
The _____________ ________________ test is a simple rapid test used to identify
Candida albicans - ANSWERS-Germ tube
Budding happens more in molds or yeast? - ANSWERS-Yeast
Which type of infection causes ring like patches like ring worm - ANSWERS-Cutaneous
Which type of immunity is where antibodies are introduced to the blood steam -
ANSWERS-Passive
Which type of immunity provides lasting immunity - ANSWERS-Active
, What is the natural resistance of the immune system - ANSWERS-Skin, mucous
membrane, tears, sweat, stomach acid
What is something that lives on dead organic matter - ANSWERS-Saprophytes
What is something that lives on living organisms - ANSWERS-Parasite
What is the stain that outlines fungi in black due to the silver precipitating in the cell wall
- ANSWERS-Gomori
What is the recommended urine sample for an HCg - ANSWERS-First morning urine
Immunologically tests for IM are designed to detect heterophile antibodies in the
patients blood. What infection are the referring to - ANSWERS-IM (infectious
mononucleosis)
fluid portion of the cell outside the nucleus - ANSWERS-cytoplasm
Red/Orange stain or dye - ANSWERS-Eosin
Chemical that prevents deterioration of cells or tissues - ANSWERS-Fixative
Blue stain or dye - ANSWERS-Methylene blue
The central structure of a cell which contains DNA and controls cell growth and function
is called - ANSWERS-nucleus, nuclei
The form and structure of cells, tissues, and organs - ANSWERS-Morphology
A solution that resists a sudden marked change in pH when an acid or base is added -
ANSWERS-Buffer
An immature neutrophil. - ANSWERS-Band Cell
Combination of eosin and methylene blue dyes in methanol is - ANSWERS-Wrights
Stain
Smears that are _____________ can be caused by the stain time being too short, wash
time being too long, or the pH of the stain being too acidic. - ANSWERS-Too Pink
Smears that are _________________ can be caused by over staining, wash time being
too short, or pH of the stain being too alkaline. - ANSWERS-Too Blue
