Histopathological Examination of Tissues

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What is the main purpose of staining cells for microscopic observation?

To prevent cells from being observed

To change the DNA structure of cells

To make cells grow larger in size under the microscope

To make cells more visible by changing their color (correct)

Why were synthetic dyes developed between 1600 and 1800?

For food coloring purposes

To prevent tissue staining techniques from being developed

To replace natural dyes in art

For textile industry advancements (correct)

In histopathology, what is crucial for tissues to be examined microscopically?

The tissue must be observed without any preparation

The tissue must be prepared to the right thickness for microscopic examination (correct)

The tissue must be excessively thick for proper examination

The tissue must be kept in its original state

Which of the following is NOT one of the four basic tissue types as mentioned in the text?

Skeletal Tissue Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of muscle tissue in the body?

To help in movement Signup and view all the answers

What is the structural and functional unit of the body according to the text?

Cell Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common fixative used to stabilize tissues and prevent decay?

Formalin Signup and view all the answers

Who examines the tissue slides under a microscope in histopathological examination?

Pathologist Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of muscle tissue?

Involuntary muscle Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in the preparation of tissues for histopathological examination?

Fixation of tissues Signup and view all the answers

Which publication provides an overview of past, present, and future trends in histology and histopathology?

Journal of Histology & Histopathology Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of neuroglia in nervous tissue?

Support Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of histopathology?

Recognizing the histological appearance of pathological tissues Signup and view all the answers

Who proposed the cellular doctrine in 1839?

Theodor Schwann Signup and view all the answers

In what year was histology recognized as a medical specialty?

1906 Signup and view all the answers

Which scientists received the Nobel prize for pioneering work in neuroscience involving histology?

Camillo Golgi and Santiago Ramon y Cajal Signup and view all the answers

What were the two optical instruments used by scientists in the past for observing different scales?

Galileo Galilei telescope and Antoni van Leeuwenhoek microscope Signup and view all the answers

Which major tissue type is NOT covered in the text?

Blood tissue Signup and view all the answers