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What is the main objective of preparing tissue for examination?
To enable differentiation of structures in the tissue
What does the term histochemistry refer to?
The study of chemical nature of tissue components
What is the basic structural unit of all tissues?
Cell
What is the term for the study of cells?
Cytology
What is the type of biopsy where a small piece of tissue is sent for diagnosis?
Incisional biopsy
What is the term for a group of cells specialized to perform a specific function?
Tissue
What is the primary purpose of sending tissues from an autopsy for further study?
To advance medical knowledge and understanding of disease
What is the typical thickness of histological sections cut on a microtome?
5 microns
Why must tissues be hardened before cutting sections on a microtome?
To prevent the tissue from getting crushed
What is a common method of hardening tissues for sectioning?
Embedding in paraffin wax
What type of preparation involves crushing soft tissue between two slides?
Smear
What is the purpose of fixing smears in alcohol?
To preserve cellular structures
Introduction to histopathology, a branch of pathology that deals with the study of disease in tissue sections. Learn about the process of preparing tissue samples for microscopic examination and diagnosis.
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