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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?

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?

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?

100 billion neurons Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of glial cells in the brain?

To provide structural support and insulation Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the risks associated with the invasive procedure described in the text?

Brain injury Signup and view all the answers

Which professional is responsible for examining nervous tissue to make a definitive diagnosis?

Neuropathologist Signup and view all the answers

What is the principal work of a neuropathologist during autopsies?

Assisting in post-mortem diagnosis of brain conditions Signup and view all the answers

When might a biopsy be requested according to the text?

After a mass is detected by radiologic imaging Signup and view all the answers

Apart from brain and spinal cord tissue, what other types of tissues are observed by neuropathologists?

Eye tissue Signup and view all the answers