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Histology 2ndYR 1st Sem Prelims > Intro To Histo > Flashcards

Intro To Histo Flashcards

1
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Group of cells with interrelated functions

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Tissue

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2
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Extracellular matrix composition

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Fibers & Ground substance

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3
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-the study of tissues, their functions, and their arrangement to constitute an organ
-a.k.a Microscopic Anatomy

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Histology

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4
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Enumerate the 8 Tissue processing steps

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  1. Fixation
  2. Decalcification
  3. Dehydration
  4. Clearing
  5. Embedding
  6. Cutting & Sectioning
  7. Staining
  8. Mounting
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5
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Commonly used reagent for fixation

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Formalin

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6
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Step to preserve the organ and terminate cell metabolism

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Fixation

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7
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Step to soften samples

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Decalcification

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8
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Commonly used reagent in decalcification

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Nitric acid

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9
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Step that is done by successively bathing the specimen in mixture of ethanol and water from 70% to 100%

Removes water out of tissue

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Dehydartion

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10
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Commonly used reagent in dehydration

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Ethanol

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11
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Step for Removal of dehydrating agent by immersing the specimen in the solvent

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Clearing

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12
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Commonly used reagent for Clearing

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Xylene & Toluene

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13
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Step where the tissue is placed in a melting paraffin and where clearing reagent is evaporated

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Embedding

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14
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Optimal temperature for paraffin wax to melt

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52 - 60 degrees Celcius

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15
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-Step to trim appropriately sized blocks
-Removal of excess paraffin

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Cutting & Sectioning

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16
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Tool used for cutting & sectioning

17
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Deparaffinization & Rehydration

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Xylene - 5 mins
Xylene - 5 mins
Absolute Ethanol - 3 mins
Absolute Ethanol - 3 mins
95% Ethanol - 3 mins
95% Ethanol - 3 mins
Distilled water - 30s to 1 min

18
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Step of application of color to the tissue to highlight structures

19
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Commonly used reagent in Staining

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Hematoxylin
Eosin

20
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Stain for DNA

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Feulgen reaction

21
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Stain for carbohydrates

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Periodic acid schiff

22
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Stain for lipids

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Sudan black

23
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Stain for reticular fibers

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Silver stain

24
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Average tissue processing time in Ph Laboratories

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48 to 72hrs

25
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Step in placing cut sections on a slide with mounting media

26
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For preserving specimen, prevent washing of stain, prevent contamination, and provide support

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Mounting Media

27
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Types of mounting media

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Glycerin and Resins

28
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Reagent used for Frozen Sections

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Compressed CO2

29
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Tool for frozen sectioning

Histology 2ndYR 1st Sem Prelims (7 decks)

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