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What is the main reason histology depends on microscopes and molecular methods?
What is the main reason histology depends on microscopes and molecular methods?
- The smooth texture of cells and matrix components
- Cells and matrix components are too large to be seen with the naked eye
- The bright colors of cells and matrix components
- The small size of cells and matrix components (correct)
Why are thin translucent sections prepared from tissues for microscopic examination?
Why are thin translucent sections prepared from tissues for microscopic examination?
- To make tissues opaque
- To make tissues larger
- To allow light to pass through tissues (correct)
- To enhance the thickness of tissues
What is the main purpose of preparing tissue slices or sections in histologic research?
What is the main purpose of preparing tissue slices or sections in histologic research?
- To increase the thickness of tissues
- To remove all internal structures from tissues
- To visualize internal structures of tissues (correct)
- To examine tissues with electron microscopes
Which branch of science is essential for a proper understanding of tissue biology?
Which branch of science is essential for a proper understanding of tissue biology?
Why are advances in biochemistry, molecular biology, physiology, immunology, and pathology considered essential for a better knowledge of tissue biology?
Why are advances in biochemistry, molecular biology, physiology, immunology, and pathology considered essential for a better knowledge of tissue biology?
Which method is commonly used to study cells and tissues according to the text?
Which method is commonly used to study cells and tissues according to the text?
What is the primary focus of the study of histology?
What is the primary focus of the study of histology?
What are the two main interacting components of tissues?
What are the two main interacting components of tissues?
What is the primary function of the extracellular matrix (ECM)?
What is the primary function of the extracellular matrix (ECM)?
How are cells and the extracellular matrix connected?
How are cells and the extracellular matrix connected?
How do cells and their associated matrix become specialized during development?
How do cells and their associated matrix become specialized during development?
Which of the following is NOT a key component of tissues?
Which of the following is NOT a key component of tissues?
What is the primary function of chemical fixatives in the preparation of tissues for histological study?
What is the primary function of chemical fixatives in the preparation of tissues for histological study?
What is the purpose of dehydrating and clearing the fixed tissue before embedding?
What is the purpose of dehydrating and clearing the fixed tissue before embedding?
What is the primary purpose of staining tissue sections mounted on glass slides?
What is the primary purpose of staining tissue sections mounted on glass slides?
What is the significance of the terms "basophilic" and "acidophilic" in the context of tissue staining?
What is the significance of the terms "basophilic" and "acidophilic" in the context of tissue staining?
What is the primary advantage of using fluorescence microscopy compared to bright-field microscopy?
What is the primary advantage of using fluorescence microscopy compared to bright-field microscopy?
Which of the following is the most commonly used staining method in histology?
Which of the following is the most commonly used staining method in histology?
Flashcards
Histology
Histology
The study of tissues and their structures.
Microscope importance
Microscope importance
Histology relies on microscopes due to the small size of cells.
Thin tissue sections
Thin tissue sections
Prepared to allow light passage for microscopic examination.
Purpose of tissue slices
Purpose of tissue slices
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Biochemistry's role
Biochemistry's role
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Advances in sciences
Advances in sciences
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Microscopic examination method
Microscopic examination method
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Focus of histology
Focus of histology
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Tissue components
Tissue components
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Extracellular matrix (ECM) function
Extracellular matrix (ECM) function
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Cell and ECM connection
Cell and ECM connection
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Development specialization
Development specialization
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Key components of tissues
Key components of tissues
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Chemical fixatives
Chemical fixatives
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Dehydrating and clearing
Dehydrating and clearing
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Tissue staining purpose
Tissue staining purpose
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Basophilic and acidophilic staining
Basophilic and acidophilic staining
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Fluorescence microscopy advantage
Fluorescence microscopy advantage
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Common staining method
Common staining method
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Study Notes
Histology and Its Methods of Study
- Histology is the study of the tissues of the body and how these tissues are arranged to constitute organs.
- Tissues have two interacting components: cells and extracellular matrix (ECM).
- The ECM consists of many kinds of macromolecules, such as collagen fibrils, which support the cells and contain fluids transporting nutrients to the cells and carrying away their wastes and secretory products.
Preparation of Tissues for Study
- Chemical fixatives like formalin are used to preserve tissue structure by cross-linking and denaturing proteins, inactivating enzymes, and preventing cell autolysis or self-digestion.
- Dehydration of the fixed tissue in alcohol and clearing in organic solvents prepare it for embedding and sectioning.
- Embedding in paraffin wax or epoxy resin allows the tissue to be cut into very thin sections (slices) with a microtome.
- Sections are mounted on glass slides for staining, which is required to reveal specific cellular and tissue components with the microscope.
Staining and Microscopy
- The most commonly used staining method is a combination of the stains H&E, which act as basic and acidic dyes, respectively.
- Cell substances with a net negative (anionic) charge, such as DNA and RNA, react strongly with hematoxylin and basic stains and are said to be “basophilic.”
- Cationic substances, such as collagen and many cytoplasmic proteins react with eosin and other acidic stains and are said to be “acidophilic.”
- Bright-field microscopy uses ordinary light and the colors are imparted by tissue staining.
- Fluorescence microscopy uses UV light, under which only fluorescent molecules are visible, allowing localization of fluorescent probes which can be much more specific than routine stains.
Other Microscopy Techniques
- Phase-Contrast Microscopy
- Confocal Microscopy
- Polarizing Microscopy
- Autoradiography
- Transmission Electron Microscopy
- Scanning Electron Microscopy
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