Exfoliative cytology

Question 1

simply means microscopic examination of cells from different body sites for diagnostic purposes. It includes exfoliative cytology and fine needle aspiration.

Answer 1

Diagnostic Cytology

Question 2

Examples where specimens for cytologic examination are derived from.

Answer 2

Exfoliative cytology, fine needle aspiration, body fluids

Question 3

TRUE OR FALSE. Cytology relies heavily on the quality and appearance of the stain.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Deals with the microscopic study of cells that have been desquamated from epithelial surfaces.

Answer 4

Exfoliative Cytology

Question 5

Thsi may be found in smears that have been spontaneously shed or physically removed from epithelial and mucous membranes.

Answer 5

Exfoliated cells

Question 6

The cytological specimens collected from female genital tract include ____,_____,_____.

Answer 6

cervical smear, vaginal smear, and endometrial smear

Question 7

_______ is observed in normal cells due to constant growth and replacement with new cells - more readily observed in malignant tumor cells.

Answer 7

Spontaneous exfoliation