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Which branch of biology studies the microscopic anatomy of biological tissues?
Which branch of biology studies the microscopic anatomy of biological tissues?
Which field of study looks at larger structures visible without a microscope?
Which field of study looks at larger structures visible without a microscope?
What is the study of cells known as in modern usage?
What is the study of cells known as in modern usage?
In medicine, which branch of histology includes the microscopic identification and study of diseased tissue?
In medicine, which branch of histology includes the microscopic identification and study of diseased tissue?
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How many basic types of animal tissues are there?
How many basic types of animal tissues are there?
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Study Notes
Histology and Related Fields
- Histology is the branch of biology that focuses on the microscopic anatomy of biological tissues.
- Gross anatomy is the field that studies larger structures of organisms that can be seen without a microscope.
- Cytology is the term used in modern language for the study of cells, encompassing their structure, function, and behavior.
Histopathology
- In medicine, histopathology is the branch of histology that involves the microscopic examination of tissues for the identification and study of diseased states.
Tissue Types
- There are four basic types of animal tissues: epithelial, connective, muscle, and nervous tissues.
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Test your knowledge of histology, the branch of biology that studies the microscopic anatomy of biological tissues, including organology, histology, and cytology. Learn about the microscopic counterpart to gross anatomy and its significance in medicine and research.
