Histology and Microscopy Techniques
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What are the principal functions of epithelial tissues?

  • Storing energy and insulating organs
  • Producing electrical impulses
  • Covering, lining, and protecting surfaces (correct)
  • Support and connect tissues

    • Which type of epithelial tissue is primarily responsible for absorption?

  • Intestinal lining epithelium (correct)
  • Stratified squamous epithelium
  • Simple cuboidal epithelium
  • Pseudostratified epithelium

    • What is the primary role of connective tissue?

  • Facilitating communication between cells
  • Executing voluntary movements
  • Providing a matrix that supports and connects tissues (correct)
  • Producing hormones and enzymes

    • What is collagen's significance in connective tissues?

    <p>It is the most abundant protein in the human body.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following components is NOT a major constituent of connective tissue?

    <p>Intestinal lining cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Greek root 'histo' refer to in histology?

    <p>Tissue or web</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes histological evaluation?

    <p>Examination of tissue specimens under a microscope</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of staining technique is mentioned for microscopic observation of liver tissue?

    <p>Hematoxyline and Eosin staining</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of analysis does histology primarily support?

    <p>Both qualitative and quantitative analysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor does histology focus on regarding tissues and organs?

    <p>Arrangement of cells for function optimization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a use of histological evaluation in tissue engineering?

    <p>To analyze tissue morphology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT true about histology?

    <p>It focuses solely on cellular function</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What technique is used for fluorescent staining in histology?

    <p>Bodipy for lipid staining</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of sectioning tissue into extremely thin slices?

    <p>To allow light to pass through and distinguish tissue composition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which dye is used for staining acidic components within the tissue?

    <p>Eosin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the central role of staining in microscopy?

    <p>To provide essential structural information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical thickness of slices produced by a microtome?

    <p>1 – 10 µm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes the results of thin tissue sections?

    <p>They appear to have only two dimensions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What color does hematoxylin stain cell nuclei?

    <p>Blue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the dye eosin?

    <p>It is a basic dye.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What feature of a tissue section prevents multiple layers from being present?

    <p>Thin slicing of the specimen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of using a fluorescence microscope?

    <p>To observe living cultures and unstained cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the embedding technique in sample preparation?

    <p>Embedding encloses tissues in a solid medium for preservation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of fluorescent compounds in fluorescence microscopy?

    <p>They provide contrast to the specimen under observation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which microscopy technique transmits an electron beam through the specimen?

    <p>Transmission electron microscope (TEM)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs during the sectioning step of sample preparation?

    <p>The sample is sliced into thin sections for observation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of imaging does a scanning electron microscope (SEM) produce?

    <p>3D images of the surface of a specimen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which stage of tissue preparation is alcohol used to remove water from the specimen?

    <p>Embedding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary disadvantage of using unstained cells in microscopy?

    <p>They produce no visible contrast</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of elastin in connective tissue?

    <p>To enable tissues to stretch and return to their original shape</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component is a key characteristic of glycosaminoglycans (GAGs)?

    <p>They consist of repeating disaccharide units</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of immunostaining?

    <p>To detect specific target proteins using antibodies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of muscle tissue is involuntary and has unique structures called intercalated discs?

    <p>Cardiac muscle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of staining uses fluorophore-conjugated antibodies?

    <p>Immunofluorescence staining.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do proteoglycans play in connective tissue?

    <p>They bind large amounts of water and regulate tissue swelling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes smooth muscle from skeletal muscle?

    <p>Smooth muscle cells lack striations and have slower contractions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the secondary antibody used for in immunohistochemistry?

    <p>To provide a color reaction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What counterstain is typically used to visualize nuclei in immunohistochemistry?

    <p>Hematoxylin.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of cell is primarily responsible for secreting elastin in connective tissue?

    <p>Fibroblasts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following correctly describes nervous tissue?

    <p>Located in the brain, spinal cord, and nerves of the peripheral nervous system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of Dentin sialophosphoprotein (DSPP) in the context provided?

    <p>It is involved in dentin matrix formation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the expected outcome of using hDPSCs on a dentin-derived scaffold after 8 weeks?

    <p>Regeneration of dentin-like tissue.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of glycoproteins in connective tissue?

    <p>To enhance cell adherence and provide binding sites</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component is used as a substrate to produce a brown color during immunohistochemistry?

    <p>3,3′-diamino-azobenzidine (DAB).</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic is unique to immunofluorescence staining compared to other methods?

    <p>It employs the use of fluorescent dyes to label antibodies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Histological Evaluation

    • Histological evaluation is a crucial tool in tissue engineering studies.
    • It involves examining tissue samples under a microscope for research or diagnostic purposes.
    • This process allows for both qualitative and quantitative analyses.

    Histology

    • Histology is the study of tissues and how they form organs.
    • The Greek root "histo" means "tissue" or "web."
    • It encompasses all aspects of tissue biology, focusing on how cell structure and arrangement optimize organ function.

    Microscopy

    • Resolution measures the ability to distinguish two points as separate.
    • The naked eye can distinguish points about 100-200 μm apart.
    • Light microscopes can resolve points approximately 0.2 μm apart.
    • Electron microscopes can resolve points as small as 0.2 μm to 0.2 nm.

    Sample Preparation Techniques

    • The most common procedure is prepping tissue samples for microscopic study.
    • Steps include embedding, sectioning, and staining.
    • Embedding involves enclosing tissue in an embedding medium using a mold.
    • Sectioning involves slicing the embedded tissue into extremely thin sections (1-10 μm).
    • Tissue samples are then stained to improve their visibility under a microscope.

    Tissue Classification

    • Tissues are categorized into epithelial, connective, muscle, and nervous tissues.
    • Epithelial tissues are composed of closely packed cells adhering to a basement membrane.
    • Covering and lining or secretory epithelia are subtypes.
    • Examples of their functions are covering, absorption, and secretion.
    • Connective tissues support and connect tissues and organs.
    • Components include cells, protein fibers (collagen, elastin), ground substance (GAGs, glycoproteins).
    • Muscle tissues facilitate movement;
    • Types are skeletal, cardiac, and smooth muscles.
    • Nervous tissues coordinate and control body functions.
    • Components include nerve cells (neurons) and glial cells.

    Liver

    • Macroscopic observations reveal liver lobes and the gall bladder's location.
    • Microscopic observations evaluate liver tissue health.
    • Staining techniques like hematoxylin and eosin, and fluorescent methods (lipid-Bodipy & cell nuclei-propidium iodide) are utilized to visualize and analyze tissue components.

    Staining

    • Staining is essential for visualizing tissue structures under a microscope.
    • Common stains include hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) to highlight nuclei and cytoplasm, respectively.
    • Immunostaining uses antibodies to detect specific proteins.
    • Immunofluorescence staining uses labeled antibodies and fluorophores.
    • Other techniques include staining for collagen, elastic fibers, and others, tailored to the specific purposes.

    Additional Topics

    • Specific discussions on AF-MSC, chondrocytes, decellularized blood vessels, fibroblasts, and tissue engineering aspects.

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