Tissue Fixation and Preparation Quiz

Preservation of tissue structure, preventing decay, and facilitating microscopic examination.

Rapid penetration, quick reaction, minimal structure alteration, safe, and low cost.

Maintains stability to ensure effective tissue preservation.

Time and temperature are crucial, along with the type of material and fixative properties.

To replace water in tissues with non-polar substances.

Facilitates the transition from dehydration to paraffin infiltration.

The most common germ cell tumor of the testis.

Characteristic for being restricted to the primary site of origin without metastasis.

May include infection, diabetes, and poor perfusion.

Includes hyaline membranes in alveoli, atelectasis, and collapsed alveoli.

A type of necrosis commonly seen in tuberculosis.

Is often associated with coagulative necrosis.

An autosomal recessive disorder causing extreme sensitivity to UV light.

Includes fibroblasts, new capillaries, and inflammatory cells.

Surface molecules that initiate apoptosis upon binding to ligands.

Often arises from damage to the vascular endothelium.

Includes chest pain, shortness of breath, and altered consciousness.

Uses AMACR, CKMW, PSA, and p63 for diagnosis.

Commonly linked with brain injury or severe burns.

A hereditary condition causing recurrent fever and other symptoms.

Assesses nuclear morphology and tubular architecture.

Includes 'heart failure cells' and brownish discoloration of lungs.

A type of sex cord-stromal tumor.

Act as antigen-presenting cells in inflammatory reactions.

Typically exhibit metastasis and rapid, invasive growth.

Vast majority consists of thrombus material.

Cardinal signs include redness, heat, swelling, pain, and loss of function.

Includes macroscopic assessment and considers clinical data.