DMLT Semester 1 – Summary Notes with Important
Questions
This document provides concise notes and a set of probable questions for revision.
--- Summary Notes ---
1. Human Anatomy & Physiology
- Cell structure: nucleus, cytoplasm, organelles & functions
- Tissues: epithelial, connective, muscular, nervous
- Organ systems: Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Digestive, Urinary, Reproductive, Nervous &
Endocrine.
2. Fundamentals of Medical Laboratory Technology
- Lab safety: PPE, sterilization, hazardous specimen handling
- Glassware: types, usage, cleaning
- Record keeping & reporting.
3. Basic Human Science
- Atoms, elements, compounds
- Acids, bases, pH, buffers
- Concentration units: molarity, normality, % solution
- Water & role in the body.
4. Basic Clinical Biochemistry
- Carbohydrate metabolism: glycolysis, gluconeogenesis, TCA cycle (overview)
- Proteins & amino acids: types, functions
- Lipids: classification & metabolism
- Enzymes: properties, factors, clinical significance
- Specimen handling: blood, urine, CSF.
5. Haematology & Blood Banking
- Blood composition: RBC, WBC, platelets
- Blood grouping (ABO, Rh)
- Hemostasis & coagulation
- Common tests: Hb estimation, ESR, PCV, RBC/WBC count
- Cross■matching & storage.
6. English & Communication
- Communication skills, terminology, report writing
- Computer basics: MS Office, email, documentation.
--- Important Questions ---
1. Draw and label a human cell. Explain the function of each organelle.
2. Describe the structure of the human heart with a neat diagram.
3. Explain the process of urine formation in the nephron.
4. List and explain the safety measures to be taken in a medical laboratory.
5. Define buffer and explain its importance in blood pH maintenance.
6. Write a note on enzymes and their clinical significance.
7. Describe ABO blood grouping and the principle of cross■matching.
8. Explain the glycolysis pathway in brief.
9. What are the functions of proteins in the human body?
10. Describe methods of specimen collection and preservation.
Use these questions for self■assessment and exam preparation.