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What is the main objective of preparing tissue for examination?
What is the main objective of preparing tissue for examination?
- To enable differentiation of structures in the tissue (correct)
- To make it visible to the naked eye
- To make it suitable for biochemical analysis
- To preserve the tissue for future use
What does the term histochemistry refer to?
What does the term histochemistry refer to?
- The study of cellular function
- The study of chemical nature of tissue components (correct)
- The study of tissue structure
- The study of tissue pathology
What is the basic structural unit of all tissues?
What is the basic structural unit of all tissues?
- Cell (correct)
- Tissue
- Molecule
- Organ
What is the term for the study of cells?
What is the term for the study of cells?
What is the type of biopsy where a small piece of tissue is sent for diagnosis?
What is the type of biopsy where a small piece of tissue is sent for diagnosis?
What is the term for a group of cells specialized to perform a specific function?
What is the term for a group of cells specialized to perform a specific function?
What is the primary purpose of sending tissues from an autopsy for further study?
What is the primary purpose of sending tissues from an autopsy for further study?
What is the typical thickness of histological sections cut on a microtome?
What is the typical thickness of histological sections cut on a microtome?
Why must tissues be hardened before cutting sections on a microtome?
Why must tissues be hardened before cutting sections on a microtome?
What is a common method of hardening tissues for sectioning?
What is a common method of hardening tissues for sectioning?
What type of preparation involves crushing soft tissue between two slides?
What type of preparation involves crushing soft tissue between two slides?
What is the purpose of fixing smears in alcohol?
What is the purpose of fixing smears in alcohol?
