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What is the main focus of neuropathology?
What is the main focus of neuropathology?
- Examining kidney disorders
- Analyzing skeletal muscle biopsies
- Investigating diseases of nervous system tissue (correct)
- Studying heart disease
What are the two main types of cells in the brain?
What are the two main types of cells in the brain?
- Liver cells and kidney cells
- Neurons and neuroglia (correct)
- Skeletal muscle cells and skin cells
- Red blood cells and white blood cells
What is the primary purpose of a brain biopsy?
What is the primary purpose of a brain biopsy?
- To remove structural stroma from the brain
- To study peripheral nerve functions
- To extract blood vessels for analysis
- To diagnose abnormalities like Alzheimer's disease or tumors (correct)
How many neurons are present in the average adult human brain?
How many neurons are present in the average adult human brain?
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What is the role of glial cells in the brain?
What is the role of glial cells in the brain?
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What is one of the risks associated with the invasive procedure described in the text?
What is one of the risks associated with the invasive procedure described in the text?
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Which professional is responsible for examining nervous tissue to make a definitive diagnosis?
Which professional is responsible for examining nervous tissue to make a definitive diagnosis?
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What is the principal work of a neuropathologist during autopsies?
What is the principal work of a neuropathologist during autopsies?
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When might a biopsy be requested according to the text?
When might a biopsy be requested according to the text?
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Apart from brain and spinal cord tissue, what other types of tissues are observed by neuropathologists?
Apart from brain and spinal cord tissue, what other types of tissues are observed by neuropathologists?
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