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Which scientific field studies the correlation between structure and function in cells, tissues, and organs?
Which scientific field studies the correlation between structure and function in cells, tissues, and organs?
- Histopathology
- Microbiology
- Histology (correct)
- Pathology
What is the purpose of histopathological examination?
What is the purpose of histopathological examination?
- To study the microanatomy of cells
- To stabilize tissue with fixatives
- To diagnose cancer and other diseases (correct)
- To visualize tissues with a microscope
Which step in tissue preparation involves making the tissue rigid for sectioning?
Which step in tissue preparation involves making the tissue rigid for sectioning?
- Fixation
- Dehydration
- Staining
- Infiltration and embedding (correct)
What is the purpose of staining in tissue preparation?
What is the purpose of staining in tissue preparation?
Which scientific field uses light and electron microscopes to observe biological tissues?
Which scientific field uses light and electron microscopes to observe biological tissues?
What is the primary function of connective tissue?
What is the primary function of connective tissue?
From which embryonic layer does mesenchyme, the precursor of connective tissue cells, mainly derive?
From which embryonic layer does mesenchyme, the precursor of connective tissue cells, mainly derive?
What primarily determines the mechanical properties of connective tissues?
What primarily determines the mechanical properties of connective tissues?
Which components mainly comprise the ground substance in connective tissues?
Which components mainly comprise the ground substance in connective tissues?
Which type of fiber is abundant in the extracellular matrix (ECM) of connective tissues?
Which type of fiber is abundant in the extracellular matrix (ECM) of connective tissues?
How are connective tissue types and subtypes classified?
How are connective tissue types and subtypes classified?
What is the most abundant and widespread type of collagen fiber?
What is the most abundant and widespread type of collagen fiber?
What is the main function of reticular fibers in connective tissue?
What is the main function of reticular fibers in connective tissue?
Which component of ground substance in connective tissue does NOT form proteoglycans?
Which component of ground substance in connective tissue does NOT form proteoglycans?
Where are elastic fibers commonly found in the human body?
Where are elastic fibers commonly found in the human body?
Which type of collagen fiber is the major collagen in basal laminae?
Which type of collagen fiber is the major collagen in basal laminae?
What is the main function of type II collagen fibers in connective tissue?
What is the main function of type II collagen fibers in connective tissue?
Which fiber type can stretch to 150% of its length without breaking?
Which fiber type can stretch to 150% of its length without breaking?
In which connective tissue components are fibroblasts mainly involved in synthesizing and secreting fibers?
In which connective tissue components are fibroblasts mainly involved in synthesizing and secreting fibers?
Which glycoconjugate class primarily forms the ground substance in connective tissue?
Which glycoconjugate class primarily forms the ground substance in connective tissue?
Where are Type V collagen fibers primarily found in the human body?
Where are Type V collagen fibers primarily found in the human body?
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