Histology Lab Quiz

Questions and Answers

What is the primary role of the light microscope?

To manipulate cellular structures for analysis

To provide a three-dimensional view of structures

To enhance color in specimens

To observe objects that are too small for the naked eye (correct)

Which staining property primarily differentiates basic dyes from other types of stains?

Basic dyes are ineffective for cytoplasmic staining

Basic dyes are used exclusively for nuclear stains

Basic dyes have a net positive charge and bind to negatively charged components (correct)

Basic dyes are net negative and bind to positive components

What color does the nucleus typically appear when stained using standard histological stains?

Red

Green

Intensely blue or purple (correct)

Yellow

How can the cell membrane typically be distinguished in histological preparations?

It is often indistinguishable in Hematoxylin and Eosin staining Signup and view all the answers

What effect does using both Hematoxylin and Eosin together have on cellular structures?

It can limit visibility of certain cellular structures Signup and view all the answers

What is indicated by the pinkish or reddish appearance of the cytoplasm in histological samples?

An abundance of basic dyes interacting with the cytoplasm Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the components visible through a light microscope?

Objects that are too small for the naked eye can be seen Signup and view all the answers

What limitation exists when using histological stains separately instead of together?

Loss of finer details in cellular features Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the charge of basic dyes in histology?

Their charge allows binding to negatively charged tissue components Signup and view all the answers

What is the diameter of red blood cells (RBC) mentioned in the content?

7.5µm Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following cells does NOT have a nucleus according to the information provided?

Platelets Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic is noted about the Golgi apparatus in the epididymis?

It consists of two structures separated by connective tissue. Signup and view all the answers

What type of nuclei surrounds the capillary endothelial cells in lymph nodes?

Heterochromatic nuclei Signup and view all the answers

What cellular component is primarily stained in the histological sample of adipose tissue?

Lipid droplets Signup and view all the answers

How are the Golgi apparatus and connective tissue arranged in the epididymis?

The Golgi apparatus is separated from connective tissue. Signup and view all the answers

What type of materials can be identified as basophilic or PAS-positive?

Polysaccharides and certain protein structures Signup and view all the answers

Which staining method specifically targets DNA of cell nuclei?

Feulgen reaction Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary utility of Sudan Black stain in histology?

Diagnosing metabolic diseases involving fat accumulations Signup and view all the answers

Which staining technique relies on the use of silver salts to visualize certain elements in nervous tissue?

Metal impregnation techniques Signup and view all the answers

What color does Picro-Sirius-Hematoxylin stain collagen when used correctly?

Red Signup and view all the answers

What can be inferred about the application of Pararosaniline-Toluidine Blue stain?

It enhances detail in acrylic resin-embedded sections. Signup and view all the answers

Which type of tissue stains intensely with Sudan Black?

Hepatocytes Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the application of Feulgen reaction?

It selectively stains DNA in cell nuclei. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary coloration of the cytoplasm stained with Picro-Sirius-Hematoxylin?

Light violet or pink Signup and view all the answers

Why are hydrophobic structures not well stained with H&E?

They repel aqueous solutions. Signup and view all the answers

What does eosin specifically stain in tissue samples?

Acidophilic structures Signup and view all the answers

Which cellular component is primarily associated with basophilia?

Nucleus Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following does Mason trichrome staining allow for?

Distinguishing between complex extracellular components Signup and view all the answers

Which type of cells are highlighted by acidophilia?

Red blood cells and duct cells Signup and view all the answers

What color is the stain associated with basophilic structures when using a common histological stain?

Blue Signup and view all the answers

What is a common extracellular protein that may exhibit acidophilia?

Collagen Signup and view all the answers

In which scenario might trichrome staining be preferred over single-dye applications?

When detailed distinctions among tissue components are needed Signup and view all the answers

Which component is typically stained with eosin in cytological preparations?

Cytoplasmic structures Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about the staining process using eosin?

Eosin is a negatively charged dye that stains acidophilic structures Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic is associated with eosinophilia in tissues?

Preference for staining certain protein-rich cells Signup and view all the answers

What type of cells are primarily found in the pancreas?

Acinar cells Signup and view all the answers

What does the presence of chromophilic substances indicate about a cell?

It synthesizes large amounts of protein. Signup and view all the answers

In a Wright-Giemsa stained smear, which component tends to stain uniformly pink?

Erythrocytes Signup and view all the answers

Where are Nissl or chromophilic substances predominantly found within a cell?

In free ribosomes and rough ER Signup and view all the answers

What color does the nucleolus stain with a chromophilic stain?

Blue Signup and view all the answers

What structure do Purkinje cells primarily interface with in the cerebellum?

The molecular layer Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the apical cytoplasm of acinar cells?

Contains unstained secretion granules Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'polarized cells' refer to in the context of acinar cells?

Cells with distinct functional regions Signup and view all the answers

The differential staining of leukocyte granules in a smear indicates what?

The specific type of leukocyte present Signup and view all the answers

What component is mainly contained within the chromophilic substances noted in cells?

RNA Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

The Microscope

Instrument used for viewing objects smaller than the human eye can see.
Light microscope components include lenses, illuminating source, and eyepiece.

Histological Stains

Stains help differentiate cellular structures and components in tissues.
Hematoxylin and Eosin (H&E) commonly used; H&E stains nuclei blue or purple and cytoplasm pinkish/reddish.
Basic dyes, such as hematoxylin, bind to negatively charged tissue components.
Eosin stains acidophilic structures a pink hue; used for proteins and various cellular elements.

Staining Types

Trichrome Stains: More complex, allow for better distinction among tissue features.
Sudan Black: Detects intracellular accumulations of lipids, cholesterol, and phospholipids.
Metal Impregnation Techniques: Use silver salts to visualize extracellular matrix fibers and specific nervous tissue elements.
Feulgen Reaction: Stains DNA specifically within cell nuclei.

Staining Patterns

Basophilia: Associated with RNA and DNA, visible as deep blue areas in tissues.
Acidophilia (Eosinophilia): Found in red blood cells and other protein-rich structures.

Additional Histological Samples

Pancreatic Cells: Acinar cells visible through staining; nuclei with prominent nucleolus indicate active protein synthesis.
Purkinje Cells: Located in the cerebellum, noted for chromophilic nucleolus indicating high RNA content.
Adipocytes: Store large lipid droplets, appear unstained with H&E.
Wright-Giemsa Staining: Used for blood smears; differentiates types of blood cells by staining granules in leukocytes.

Key Tissues and Structures

Trachea: Exhibits both basophilia and acidophilia, aiding in distinguishing tissue composition.
Liver and Hepatocytes: Demonstrates cellular structures and chromophilic substances, involved in metabolism.
Golgi Apparatus: Found in the epididymis, involved in processing and packaging proteins; also helps identify tissue structures via staining.

Measurement and Estimates

Red Blood Cells (RBC) measure approximately 7.5 µm in diameter, applicable in estimating sizes of other cellular structures.
Nuclei generally present in all cells except RBC and platelets.

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Test your knowledge on the fundamental concepts of histology and microscope usage in this lab-focused quiz. Explore cellular structures and their visualization techniques to enhance your understanding of histological techniques.