Below is an image of a stained thin section of TSE (Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathy) patient’s brain. Note the abnormal “holes” in the brain tissue. What is the name of the pathogen causing this brain damage?  Will normal/conventional autoclaving inactivate this pathogen?

You have found the structure, shown below, in the brain of a neurology patient who suffered from a seizure disorder and progressive neurological disease. What is the technical name of the structure, and what is the scientific name of the organism which formed the structure?

Shown below are organisms from a fresh-water pond. Note:  the organisms have been stained. What is the genus name of the organism, and what is the technical name of the cytoplasmic “projections” it uses to move and to capture food?

What is the function of the part(s) named in the previous question?

Why is parfocality an advantage when using a microscope?

What happens to the diameter of the field of view when magnification is increased?

Why must immersion oil be used with the oil immersion lens? (0.5 points)

Why should only the fine focus adjustment be used with the 40X and 100X lenses? (1 point)

When I take an exam at home or in the testing center, I do not need to show my chair, nor do I need to show 360 of the room where I am testing. 

After several doses of haloperidol, the client is calm. Two hours later the nurse sees the client’s having severe spasms of the tounge, face, neck and back.  Which problem is most likely occuring?