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What is a disadvantage of cytological specimens?
What is a disadvantage of cytological specimens?
- High cost and risk associated with the procedure
- No experience required for interpretation
- Comprehensive information about microarchitectural changes
- Limited information regarding malignancy and spread (correct)
What is the definition of a neoplasm?
What is the definition of a neoplasm?
- A benign mass of tissue that forms when cells grow excessively
- A malignant mass of tissue that forms due to microarchitectural changes
- An abnormal mass of tissue that forms due to inflammation
- An abnormal mass of tissue that forms when cells grow and divide more than they should (correct)
What is a potential use of cytological samples?
What is a potential use of cytological samples?
- To eliminate the need for histopathology
- To differentiate neoplastic from an inflammatory process (correct)
- To provide comprehensive information about microarchitectural changes
- To replace the need for experienced interpretation
What is a characteristic of a neoplasm?
What is a characteristic of a neoplasm?
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What is required for the interpretation of cytological specimens?
What is required for the interpretation of cytological specimens?
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Which cells may be seen within a normal cervical smear?
Which cells may be seen within a normal cervical smear?
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Where should the sample for a cervical smear be taken from?
Where should the sample for a cervical smear be taken from?
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What is the area where cervical cells are most likely to become cancerous called?
What is the area where cervical cells are most likely to become cancerous called?
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What is the narrow passageway that runs up from the cervix into the womb called?
What is the narrow passageway that runs up from the cervix into the womb called?
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What is the term for the original squamocolumnar junction in the cervix?
What is the term for the original squamocolumnar junction in the cervix?
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