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?

    <p>Skeletal Tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To help in movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    <p>Involuntary muscle</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Fixation of tissues</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Journal of Histology &amp; Histopathology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of neuroglia in nervous tissue?

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

    What is the main focus of histopathology?

    <p>Recognizing the histological appearance of pathological tissues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who proposed the cellular doctrine in 1839?

    <p>Theodor Schwann</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what year was histology recognized as a medical specialty?

    <p>1906</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Camillo Golgi and Santiago Ramon y Cajal</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Galileo Galilei telescope and Antoni van Leeuwenhoek microscope</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which major tissue type is NOT covered in the text?

    <p>Blood tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

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