Chapter 3

Question 1

the microscopic study of the normal tissues of the body

Answer 1

histology

Question 2

the microscopic study of tissues affected by disease

Answer 2

histopathology

Question 3

the tissues are usually obtained during:

Answer 3

surgery, biopsy, or autopsy

Question 4

the simplest, least invasive test and uses the smallest needle to simply remove cells from the area of abnormality

Answer 4

fine needle aspiration

Question 5

removes not only cells, but also a small amount of the surrounding tissue

Answer 5

core needle biopsy

Question 6

takes out even more surrounding tissue. it takes out some of the abnormality, but not all. the doctor will slice into the lesion and remove only a portion of it

Answer 6

incisional biopsy

Question 7

generally removes the entire area in question

Answer 7

excisional biopsy

Question 8

considered the primary technique for obtaining diagnostic full-thickness skin specimens. it requires basic general surgical and suture-trying skills and is easy to learn

Answer 8

punch biopsy

Question 9

where small fragments of tissue are “shaved” from a surface (usually skin)

Answer 9

shave biopsy

Question 10

where tissue is scooped or spooned to remove tissue or growths from body cavity such as endometrium or cervical canal

Answer 10

curettings

Question 11

proteins and cells are digested and broken down by their own enzymes, independent of a bacterial action

Answer 11

autolysis