Histopathologic Techniques in Medical Laboratory Science

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Which of the following tissues is derived from the mesoderm germ layer?

Connective Tissues (correct)

Nervous Tissues

Muscular Tissues

Epithelial Tissues

What is the main function of connective tissues?

To produce hormones

To support and form the framework of the body (correct)

To provide sensation

To move the body

What is the name of the genetic disorder that affects collagen production?

Albinism

Osteogenesis Imperfecta (correct)

Scleroderma

Osteoporosis

Which type of epithelial tissue is characterized by a single layer of flattened cells?

Squamous Epithelium Signup and view all the answers

Which type of gland lacks a duct and secretes hormones directly into the bloodstream?

Endocrine gland Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the stain used to differentiate collagen fibers?

Van Gieson's stain Signup and view all the answers

Which type of connective tissue is characterized by a loose, areolar arrangement of fibers?

Loose connective tissue Signup and view all the answers

Which type of epithelial tissue is characterized by multiple layers of cells?

Stratified epithelial tissue Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the type of epithelial tissue that appears stratified but cells rest on a common basement membrane?

Pseudstratified epithelial tissue Signup and view all the answers

Which type of gland is characterized by the complete breakdown of the secretory cell?

Holocrine gland Signup and view all the answers

What is the hallmark of acute inflammation?

Predominantly PMNs Signup and view all the answers

What type of inflammation is characterized by the presence of pus on tissues?

Suppurative or purulent inflammation Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for pain due to pressure upon the sensory nerve by the exudate or tumor?

Dolor Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of subchronic inflammation?

Represents an intermediate between acute and chronic Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe heat due to transfer of internal heat to the surface or site of injury, brought about by increased blood content?

Calor Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for loss of function or diminished function due to destruction of the functioning units of the tissue?

Functio laesa Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the study of abnormal tissues with disease?

Histopathology Signup and view all the answers

Who is considered the Father of Medicine?

Hippocrates Signup and view all the answers

What is the first cardinal sign of inflammation?

Rubor Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the inflammation response?

To protect the body against injury Signup and view all the answers

Who is credited with the discovery of the first carcinogenic agent?

Sir Percival Pott Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of neoplasia?

Continuous abnormal proliferation of cells without control Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the study of disease?

Pathology Signup and view all the answers

What is the suffix for benign tumors?

-oma Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for tumors arising from epithelial cells?

Carcinoma Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of scirrhous tumors?

Connective tissue is greater than cells Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a benign tumor of bone?

Osteoma Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a malignant tumor of blood vessels?

Hemangiosarcoma Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of grading a tumor?

To estimate the tumor's aggressiveness or level of malignancy Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of well-differentiated tumor cells?

They resemble normal cells Signup and view all the answers

According to Broder's classification, what is the grade of a tumor with 50% differentiated cells?

Grade II Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a tumor that resembles younger cells?

Undifferentiated Signup and view all the answers

Which type of tumor is characterized by abnormal cells that resemble those in a mole?

Melanocarcinoma Signup and view all the answers