Veterinary histology is one of the most difficult subjects in the 1st year of veterinary medicine. In this blog post we are going to share with a list of very important veterinary histology viva questions. These questions will surely help you get through your vivas like a warrior. So stay connected.
Before we share with you the list of questions, we would mention the syllabus.
- Introduction to Histology
- Histology of Liver
- Histology of Lymphatic Organs
- Histology of Integumentry System
- Histology of Nervous System
- Histology of Muscular Tissue
- Histology of Epithelial tissue
- Histology of Urinary System
- Histology of Heart
- Histology of Bone
- Histology of Blood
- Histology of Male Reproductive System
- Histology of Female Reproductive System
Important Veterinary Histology Viva Questions
- Define the cell and its organelles
- What are the cells that are found in blood.
- Define osteoprogenator Cells
- Differentiate between compact and spongy bone
- What is heversian canal and its importance in bone structure
- Define volkman’s canal
- Define the types of cartilage
- What are mature bone cells
- Explain the Mechanism of Muscular contraction
- Define Actin and Myosin
- Differentiate between striated and non striated muscles
- Explain the primary and secondary Lymphatic organs
- Explain the histology of spleen
- Define the layers of the epidermis dermis and hypodermis
- Define merocrine, holocrine and apocrine glands
- Define the types of epithelial cells and their location
- Explain the histological structure of neuron
- Differentiate between unipolar neuron multi polar neuron and pseudo unipolar neuron
- What are sattellite cells, explain their importance in the nervous system
- Define the layers of scrotum
- What is the function of seminferous tubules
- What is rete testes
- Explain the epithelial layer of epididymis
- What are sertoli cells
- Explain the layer of ovaries
- What are theca cells
- Explain the corona radiata cells
- Differentiate between Primordial follicle and Graffian follicle
- What is the function of Infundibulum
- Explain the importance of ampullae in fertilization
- Explain the layers of uterus
- Which epithelium is found in vagina
- Explain the ovulation process
- Define carpus luteum
- Define capicitation and acrosomal reaction
- Define the process of fertilization
- Explain the implantation process
- Explain the layers of heart
- Which epithelium is found in pericardium
- What is the location of sinoatrial node
- Define the function of purkinje fibers
- Define the structure of nephron
- Which epithelium is found in urinary system
- Define the structure of glumerulus
- Explain the layers of bowman’s capsule
- Define macula densa
- What is the function of podocyte cells
- Differentiate between cortical and juxtamedullary nephron
- What are brush borders
Important Note For Students
After providing you a list of very important viva questions, we hope that you will surely conquer your viva sessions without any difficulty. Veterinary histology is a very complex subject because you need to understand the microscopic structure of different organs which includes their cells as well as the layers. But the best way to understand it is to build your concepts and revise your topics on daily basis. So you do not have to suffer during exam nights. Good luck.