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Lecture 2.2 - Introduction to histological interpretation
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Lecture 2.2 - Introduction to histological interpretation

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What is the primary difference between histology and cytology?

  • Histology studies tissue structure, while cytology studies tissue function
  • Histology studies individual cells, while cytology studies whole tissues
  • Histology studies whole tissues, while cytology studies individual cells (correct)
  • Histology studies tissue function, while cytology studies tissue structure
  • What is the characteristic feature of apoptotic cells?

  • Hypereosinophilic + vacuolation
  • Hypereosinophilic + fragmented condensed nuclear (correct)
  • Hypereosinophilic + mitotic figures
  • Hypereosinophilic + karyolysis
  • What is the term for the study of individual cells of the body?

  • Hematology
  • Pathology
  • Histology
  • Cytology (correct)
  • What is the term for accidental cell death caused by ischemia?

    <p>Coagulative necrosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the study of tissues?

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

    Study Notes

    Haematoxylin and Eosin

    • Staining technique used to enhance contrast in histology images

    Lymph Node

    • Histology images of lymph nodes can be examined at various magnifications

    Histology vs Cytology

    • Histology: study of whole human tissue
    • Cytology: study of individual cells of the body

    Tissues

    • Epithelium: one of the four main tissue types

    Recognising Normal Tissues

    • Important for identifying abnormalities and diseases

    Recognising Common Pathology

    Apoptosis

    • Programmed cell death
    • Characterized by hypereosinophilic and fragmented condensed nuclear

    Coagulative Necrosis

    • Accidental death caused by ischemia
    • Characterized by hypereosinophilic and karyolysis

    Atherosclerosis

    • Type of disease-related pathology

    Benign vs Malignant

    • Important distinction in disease diagnosis and treatment

    Hodgkin's Lymphoma

    • Type of cancer that can be classified as low grade or high grade

    Putting Information Together

    • Integrating knowledge of histology, cytology, tissues, and pathology to diagnose and understand diseases

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    Test your knowledge of histology fundamentals, including types of tissues, cellular structures, and common pathology. Identify normal tissues, understand the difference between histology and cytology, and recognize apoptosis and necrosis.

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