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What is the study of tissues known as?
What is the study of tissues known as?
- Histology (correct)
- Cytology
- Physiology
- Pathology
Who is considered the 'Father of Histology'?
Who is considered the 'Father of Histology'?
- Rudolf Virchow
- Theodor Schwann
- Anton van Leeuwenhoek
- Xavier Bichat (correct)
What is the English word 'tissue' derived from?
What is the English word 'tissue' derived from?
- The Latin word 'tissus'
- The Greek word 'tissos'
- The French word 'tissu' (correct)
- The Spanish word 'tisu'
What is the biological organizational level between cells and a complete organ?
What is the biological organizational level between cells and a complete organ?
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What are the classical tools for studying tissues?
What are the classical tools for studying tissues?
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Histology Basics
- The study of tissues is known as histology.
- Marcello Malpighi is considered the 'Father of Histology'.
- The English word 'tissue' is derived from the Old French word 'tissu', meaning 'cloth' or 'fabric'.
- At the biological organizational level, tissues are positioned between cells and a complete organ.
- The classical tools for studying tissues include the microscope and the microtome.
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