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What distinguishes an electron microscope's resolution capability from that of a light microscope?
What distinguishes an electron microscope's resolution capability from that of a light microscope?
- Electron microscopes utilize staining techniques that enhance contrast.
- Electron microscopes operate in a vacuum, enhancing image clarity.
- Electrons possess shorter wavelengths compared to visible light. (correct)
- Electron microscopes use magnetic lenses, improving magnification.
Which organelle is primarily responsible for modifying and packaging proteins synthesized in the cell?
Which organelle is primarily responsible for modifying and packaging proteins synthesized in the cell?
- Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum (SER)
- Golgi Apparatus (correct)
- Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum (RER)
- Lysosome
If a cell were unable to perform autophagy, which of the following would likely occur?
If a cell were unable to perform autophagy, which of the following would likely occur?
- Increased synthesis of new organelles.
- Enhanced detoxification of harmful substances.
- Accumulation of dysfunctional organelles. (correct)
- Decreased rate of protein synthesis.
A defect in which cellular organelle is most likely to cause a lysosomal storage disorder?
A defect in which cellular organelle is most likely to cause a lysosomal storage disorder?
Which biopsy technique is most suitable for obtaining a sample from the endometrial lining of the uterus?
Which biopsy technique is most suitable for obtaining a sample from the endometrial lining of the uterus?
A pathologist is examining a cervical smear. Which branch of diagnostic pathology is being employed?
A pathologist is examining a cervical smear. Which branch of diagnostic pathology is being employed?
What is the primary reason tissues are fixed before microscopic examination?
What is the primary reason tissues are fixed before microscopic examination?
Which of the following artifacts is most likely to occur during the sectioning of tissue in a histology lab?
Which of the following artifacts is most likely to occur during the sectioning of tissue in a histology lab?
In H&E staining, which component stains acidic cellular components?
In H&E staining, which component stains acidic cellular components?
Which microscopy technique is most suited for observing living, unstained cells?
Which microscopy technique is most suited for observing living, unstained cells?
Dark-field microscopy is particularly useful for visualizing which type of specimens?
Dark-field microscopy is particularly useful for visualizing which type of specimens?
What is the primary advantage of confocal microscopy over standard fluorescence microscopy?
What is the primary advantage of confocal microscopy over standard fluorescence microscopy?
Which of the following cytoskeleton components is composed of actin?
Which of the following cytoskeleton components is composed of actin?
What is the role of the nucleolus within the eukaryotic cell?
What is the role of the nucleolus within the eukaryotic cell?
Which cellular process involves the engulfment of cytoplasmic components by the smooth endoplasmic reticulum (SER)?
Which cellular process involves the engulfment of cytoplasmic components by the smooth endoplasmic reticulum (SER)?
Tumor cells exploit autophagy for what primary benefit?
Tumor cells exploit autophagy for what primary benefit?
What is the fundamental characteristic of a tissue?
What is the fundamental characteristic of a tissue?
Histological analysis is particularly valuable in diagnosing which type of disease?
Histological analysis is particularly valuable in diagnosing which type of disease?
For which of the following organs would a core needle biopsy be most appropriate?
For which of the following organs would a core needle biopsy be most appropriate?
What is the primary application of exfoliative cytology?
What is the primary application of exfoliative cytology?
During tissue processing, what step immediately precedes embedding the tissue in wax?
During tissue processing, what step immediately precedes embedding the tissue in wax?
Which component of H&E stain has an affinity for positively charged (cationic) tissue components such as proteins?
Which component of H&E stain has an affinity for positively charged (cationic) tissue components such as proteins?
What type of molecules does the Periodic acid-Schiff (PAS) stain primarily target in tissue samples?
What type of molecules does the Periodic acid-Schiff (PAS) stain primarily target in tissue samples?
In diagnostic pathology, what is the limit of resolution?
In diagnostic pathology, what is the limit of resolution?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum (SER)?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum (SER)?
Which component of the cytoskeleton provides mechanical strength to cells and tissues?
Which component of the cytoskeleton provides mechanical strength to cells and tissues?
What is the correct sequence of events in autophagy following the engulfment of an organelle?
What is the correct sequence of events in autophagy following the engulfment of an organelle?
Which cellular component accumulates in cells due to defects in lysosomal enzyme function?
Which cellular component accumulates in cells due to defects in lysosomal enzyme function?
Which biopsy technique involves the removal of a circular section of tissue using a specialized tool?
Which biopsy technique involves the removal of a circular section of tissue using a specialized tool?
A fine needle aspiration is commonly used for diagnosing conditions in which of the following organs?
A fine needle aspiration is commonly used for diagnosing conditions in which of the following organs?
What is the purpose of dehydrating tissue during the fixation process?
What is the purpose of dehydrating tissue during the fixation process?
Scoring and tearing of tissue sections during microtomy is primarily caused by what factor?
Scoring and tearing of tissue sections during microtomy is primarily caused by what factor?
What color does PAS stain impart to glycogen?
What color does PAS stain impart to glycogen?
Which feature of phase-contrast microscopy makes it suitable for observing live cells?
Which feature of phase-contrast microscopy makes it suitable for observing live cells?
Which of the following infectious agents is best detected using dark-field microscopy?
Which of the following infectious agents is best detected using dark-field microscopy?
What type of microscopy relies on staining specific proteins with fluorescent dyes to visualize them?
What type of microscopy relies on staining specific proteins with fluorescent dyes to visualize them?
What is the primary function of peroxisomes?
What is the primary function of peroxisomes?
Which of the following is NOT a type of biopsy technique?
Which of the following is NOT a type of biopsy technique?
Which of the following is an example of cytology?
Which of the following is an example of cytology?
What is the main purpose of fixation in tissue processing?
What is the main purpose of fixation in tissue processing?
Which of the following is a likely artifact due to tissue processing?
Which of the following is a likely artifact due to tissue processing?
Acidic components of the cell stain which color under H&E?
Acidic components of the cell stain which color under H&E?
Which of the following is a characteristic of phase-contrast microscopy?
Which of the following is a characteristic of phase-contrast microscopy?
At what point are two distinct structures considered indistinguishable using a microscope?
At what point are two distinct structures considered indistinguishable using a microscope?
Which physical property of electrons enables electron microscopes to achieve higher resolution compared to light microscopes?
Which physical property of electrons enables electron microscopes to achieve higher resolution compared to light microscopes?
Within a eukaryotic cell, which organelle is the primary site of ribosome assembly?
Within a eukaryotic cell, which organelle is the primary site of ribosome assembly?
Which organelle is involved in detoxification processes within the cell?
Which organelle is involved in detoxification processes within the cell?
What is the primary role of the Golgi apparatus in a eukaryotic cell?
What is the primary role of the Golgi apparatus in a eukaryotic cell?
Which of the following primarily facilitates protein synthesis?
Which of the following primarily facilitates protein synthesis?
Which component of the cytoskeleton is crucial for intracellular transport and is composed of tubulin?
Which component of the cytoskeleton is crucial for intracellular transport and is composed of tubulin?
Which cytoskeleton component contributes significantly to a cell's ability to withstand mechanical stress?
Which cytoskeleton component contributes significantly to a cell's ability to withstand mechanical stress?
Which type of cytoskeletal fiber is primarily composed of actin?
Which type of cytoskeletal fiber is primarily composed of actin?
What is the initial step in autophagy?
What is the initial step in autophagy?
During autophagy, which of the following structures fuses with an autophagosome to degrade its contents?
During autophagy, which of the following structures fuses with an autophagosome to degrade its contents?
What is the outcome of the digestion process in autophagy?
What is the outcome of the digestion process in autophagy?
How do tumor cells exploit autophagy to their advantage?
How do tumor cells exploit autophagy to their advantage?
In lysosomal storage disorders, what is the primary cause of the accumulation of undigested material within cells?
In lysosomal storage disorders, what is the primary cause of the accumulation of undigested material within cells?
In lysosomal storage disorders, accumulation of residual bodies is a direct consequence of what?
In lysosomal storage disorders, accumulation of residual bodies is a direct consequence of what?
What is the defining characteristic of a tissue?
What is the defining characteristic of a tissue?
Histological analysis is especially useful for which diagnostic purpose?
Histological analysis is especially useful for which diagnostic purpose?
Besides cancer diagnosis, what other application makes histological analysis valuable?
Besides cancer diagnosis, what other application makes histological analysis valuable?
For which of the following organs would an endoscopic biopsy be most appropriate?
For which of the following organs would an endoscopic biopsy be most appropriate?
What is the primary application of a transvascular biopsy?
What is the primary application of a transvascular biopsy?
Which of the following best describes cytology?
Which of the following best describes cytology?
Which of the following is the main specimen type used in exfoliative cytology?
Which of the following is the main specimen type used in exfoliative cytology?
What is the primary clinical application of fine needle aspiration?
What is the primary clinical application of fine needle aspiration?
What is the critical first step in tissue processing after a biopsy is collected?
What is the critical first step in tissue processing after a biopsy is collected?
What is the main purpose of fixing tissues before microscopic examination?
What is the main purpose of fixing tissues before microscopic examination?
Following fixation, what is the subsequent key step in preparing tissue for microscopic examination?
Following fixation, what is the subsequent key step in preparing tissue for microscopic examination?
After dehydration, what is the next critical process in tissue preparation?
After dehydration, what is the next critical process in tissue preparation?
After tissue is embedded in wax, what is the next process?
After tissue is embedded in wax, what is the next process?
What is the most common cause of scoring or tearing in tissue sections during microtomy?
What is the most common cause of scoring or tearing in tissue sections during microtomy?
Aside from a dull blade, what other factor can cause artifacts during tissue sectioning?
Aside from a dull blade, what other factor can cause artifacts during tissue sectioning?
In H&E staining, which component primarily stains the nuclei of cells?
In H&E staining, which component primarily stains the nuclei of cells?
Acidic cellular components such as proteins will stain what color under H&E stain?
Acidic cellular components such as proteins will stain what color under H&E stain?
For what type of biological molecules does Periodic acid-Schiff (PAS) stain have a high affinity?
For what type of biological molecules does Periodic acid-Schiff (PAS) stain have a high affinity?
What color does the Periodic acid-Schiff (PAS) stain typically impart to carbohydrates in tissue samples?
What color does the Periodic acid-Schiff (PAS) stain typically impart to carbohydrates in tissue samples?
Which type of microscopy is best suited for observing living cells without the need for staining?
Which type of microscopy is best suited for observing living cells without the need for staining?
Aside from not requiring stains, what is another advantage of using phase-contrast microscopy?
Aside from not requiring stains, what is another advantage of using phase-contrast microscopy?
Which type of microscopy excels at visualizing unstained specimens against a dark background?
Which type of microscopy excels at visualizing unstained specimens against a dark background?
Dark-field microscopy is particularly useful in detecting which specific bacterium?
Dark-field microscopy is particularly useful in detecting which specific bacterium?
What is an advantage of confocal microscopy?
What is an advantage of confocal microscopy?
Confocal microscopy relies on which of the following to visualize specific proteins?
Confocal microscopy relies on which of the following to visualize specific proteins?
How does the wavelength of electrons contribute to the superior resolution of electron microscopes compared to light microscopes?
How does the wavelength of electrons contribute to the superior resolution of electron microscopes compared to light microscopes?
What is the significance of the nucleolus within the eukaryotic cell?
What is the significance of the nucleolus within the eukaryotic cell?
How do microtubules contribute to cellular function?
How do microtubules contribute to cellular function?
What determines whether autophagy will occur in a cell?
What determines whether autophagy will occur in a cell?
What is the primary consequence of defects in lysosomal enzyme function?
What is the primary consequence of defects in lysosomal enzyme function?
How does the arrangement of cells in a tissue relate to its function?
How does the arrangement of cells in a tissue relate to its function?
What is the significance of histological analysis in cancer diagnostics?
What is the significance of histological analysis in cancer diagnostics?
Which type of biopsy is most appropriate for sampling lung tissue?
Which type of biopsy is most appropriate for sampling lung tissue?
What is the role of exfoliative cytology in diagnostic pathology?
What is the role of exfoliative cytology in diagnostic pathology?
Why is dehydration a crucial step in tissue processing?
Why is dehydration a crucial step in tissue processing?
In H&E staining, what cellular components are stained by eosin, and what color do they appear?
In H&E staining, what cellular components are stained by eosin, and what color do they appear?
What is the significance of Periodic acid-Schiff (PAS) staining in histological analysis?
What is the significance of Periodic acid-Schiff (PAS) staining in histological analysis?
Aside from observing living cells, what other advantage does phase-contrast microscopy offer?
Aside from observing living cells, what other advantage does phase-contrast microscopy offer?
Which condition benefits most from visualization via dark-field microsopy?
Which condition benefits most from visualization via dark-field microsopy?
What is the role of the Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum (SER) in eukaryotic cells?
What is the role of the Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum (SER) in eukaryotic cells?
What is the correct order of tissue processing steps after fixation?
What is the correct order of tissue processing steps after fixation?
Which of the following is a common artifact during tissue processing?
Which of the following is a common artifact during tissue processing?
Which of the following provides mechanical strength to cells and tissues?
Which of the following provides mechanical strength to cells and tissues?
What is a common use for fine needle aspiration?
What is a common use for fine needle aspiration?
Flashcards
Limit of Resolution
Limit of Resolution
The minimum distance at which two objects can be distinguished.
Electron vs. Light Microscopes
Electron vs. Light Microscopes
Electrons have a smaller wavelength than light, allowing for higher resolution.
Functions of Eukaryotic Organelles
Functions of Eukaryotic Organelles
Lysosomes contain hydrolytic enzymes for immune defense; Golgi packages and modifies proteins; SER synthesizes lipids and stores calcium; RER synthesizes proteins; Nucleus holds DNA; Nucleolus synthesizes rRNA and assembles ribosomes; Peroxisomes perform detoxification.
Cytoskeleton Components
Cytoskeleton Components
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Autophagy
Autophagy
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Lysosomal Disorder Pathophysiology
Lysosomal Disorder Pathophysiology
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What is a Tissue?
What is a Tissue?
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Value of Histology
Value of Histology
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Common Biopsy Techniques
Common Biopsy Techniques
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Cytology Types
Cytology Types
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Why Fix Tissues?
Why Fix Tissues?
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Fixation Process
Fixation Process
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Tissue Processing Artifacts
Tissue Processing Artifacts
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H&E Stain
H&E Stain
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PAS Stain
PAS Stain
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Phase-Contrast Microscopy
Phase-Contrast Microscopy
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Dark-Field Microscopy
Dark-Field Microscopy
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Confocal Microscopy Focus
Confocal Microscopy Focus
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Study Notes
- Limit of resolution is the minimum distance at which two objects can be distinguished.
- Electron microscopes have a better resolution than light microscopes because electrons have a smaller wavelength than light.
- Eukaryotic cells contain organelles.
Organelles in a Eukaryotic Cell
- Lysosomes contain hydrolytic enzymes and are involved in immune defense; they are made in the Golgi apparatus.
- The Golgi apparatus packages and modifies proteins.
- The smooth endoplasmic reticulum (SER) is responsible for lipid synthesis and calcium storage.
- The rough endoplasmic reticulum (RER) is involved in protein synthesis.
- The nucleus contains DNA.
- The nucleolus synthesizes rRNA and assembles ribosomes.
- Peroxisomes are involved in detoxification.
Cytoskeleton Components
- Microtubules are tubulin-based tubules.
- Intermediate filaments are made of various proteins.
- Microfilaments are actin-based.
- Autophagy is the breakdown of non-functioning organelles.
- During autophagy, an organelle is engulfed by a region of the SER, forming an autophagosome, which then fuses with a lysosome. The digested products are then recycled.
- Tumor cells exploit the ability to recycle products for survival through autophagy.
- Lysosomal disorders are caused by defects in hydrolytic enzymes in lysosomes, leading to the accumulation of residual bodies.
- A tissue is a functional arrangement of cells.
- Histology is valuable in diagnosis for accurate testing of cancer types and analyzing the effects of treatment.
Biopsy Techniques
- Punch biopsy is used for skin lesions.
- Curettage is used for the endometrial lining of the uterus.
- Incisional/excisional biopsy is used for skin and mouth issues.
- Core needle biopsy is used for brain, breast, liver, kidney, and muscle analysis.
- Endoscopic biopsy is used for lung, intestine, and bladder examinations.
- Transvascular biopsy is used for heart and liver assessments.
Cytology
- Cytology is the microscopic study of individual cells used for diagnosis.
- Exfoliative cytology includes cervical smears.
- Fine needle aspiration is used for breast lumps and salivary gland examinations.
- Tissues need to be fixed to preserve cellular structure and prevent decay from autolysis.
- During fixation, tissue is dehydrated, embedded in wax, and thinly sectioned for visibility under a microscope.
- Tissue processing can lead to artifacts (damage) such as scoring and tearing of sections due to the knife edge and air bubbles.
- H and E stands for Haematoxylin and eosin.
- Haematoxylin and eosin stains the acidic component stains proteins.
- PAS stands for Periodic acid-Schiff.
- Periodic acid-Schiff highlights carbs and glycoproteins and stains them magenta.
- Phase-contrast microscopy is used for living cells because it is quick, easy, requires no staining, and provides good contrast.
- Dark-field microscopy is used for unstained samples and illuminates the sample against a dark background.
- Dark-field microscopy is useful for detecting Treponema pallidum (diagnosing syphilis) and Vibrio cholerae (in stool samples) for cholera diagnosis.
- Confocal microscopy is used for high-resolution imaging.
- During confocal microscopy, specific proteins are stained with fluorescent dye, allowing for 3D image construction.
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Explore eukaryotic cell structure, organelles, and their functions including lysosomes, Golgi apparatus, endoplasmic reticulum, nucleus, and peroxisomes. Learn about the cytoskeleton components such as microtubules, intermediate filaments, and microfilaments. Discover the process of autophagy.
