24 Questions
What is the definition of Anatomic Pathology?
The analysis of organs/tissue removed from the body by various methods such as surgery, biopsy, and autopsy
What is the purpose of Fixation in the direct diagnostic examination of tissues?
To prevent autolysis and degradation of the tissue sample and its components
What is the main focus of Clinical Pathology?
Analysis of bodily fluids using the tools of chemistry, microbiology, hematology, and immunology
What is the purpose of Histochemical evaluation in Anatomic Pathology?
To use stains that result in chemical reactions to highlight components within the tissue
What is the purpose of the hematoxylin and eosin stain (H&E)?
To visualize the cells and cellular components of the tissue specimen
Which stain is used to stain myelin?
Luxol Blue fast
What does hematoxylin stain in the H&E stain?
Nuclei (nucleic acids)
What is the purpose of Gomorri Methamine silver (GMI) stain?
To stain fungi
Which type of pathology deals with solid tissues from pediatric patients?
Pediatric pathology
What does eosin stain in the H&E stain?
Cytoplasm and extracellular matrix
Which type of pathology is used to determine the cause and manner of death?
Autopsy pathology
What type of pathology deals with cell suspensions such as aspiration and exfoliation?
Cytopathology
Which type of pathology involves the analysis of bodily fluids using the tools of chemistry, microbiology, hematology, and immunology?
Clinical Pathology
What is the term for the evaluation of organs/tissues with the naked eye in Anatomic Pathology?
Macroscopy
What is the purpose of Fixation in the direct diagnostic examination of tissues?
To prevent autolysis and degradation of the tissue sample
Which stain utilizes antibodies to highlight cells containing the corresponding antigen in Anatomic Pathology?
Immunohistochemical stain
Which stain is used to visualize myelin?
Luxol Blue fast
What is the purpose of Gomorri Methamine silver (GMI) stain?
Stains fungi
Which type of pathology deals with cell suspensions such as aspiration and exfoliation?
Cytopathology
What is the main focus of Clinical Pathology?
Laboratory analysis of bodily fluids and tissues
What does eosin stain in the Hematoxylin and Eosin (H&E) stain?
Cytoplasm and extracellular matrix
What is the purpose of Fixation in the direct diagnostic examination of tissues?
To prevent tissue decay and preserve cellular structure
Which type of pathology is used to determine the cause and manner of death?
Autopsy pathology
What is the purpose of Histochemical evaluation in Anatomic Pathology?
To allow visualization of cells and cellular components
Test your knowledge of clinical and anatomic pathology with this quiz! Explore the analysis of bodily fluids and organs/tissue using tools of chemistry, microbiology, hematology, and immunology. Delve into the methods of evaluating diseases and the processes involved in analyzing specimens removed from the body.
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