Introduction to histology Flashcards
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What is histology?
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The study of the microscopic anatomy of cells and tissues of plants and animals.
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What is histopathology?
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Study of cell tissue to determine spread of disease. Done via biopsy and slides.
3
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What are the four basic types of tissues?
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epithelial, connective, muscle and nervous tissues
4
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What is connective tissue
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Tissue of bone, cartilage, tendons and ligaments, and fat.
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What is epithelial tissue?
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ducts of glands, skin, lining of blood and lymphatic vessels, kidney tubules, etc.
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What is Bichat known for?
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He hypothesized that diverse body organs contain particular tissues or membranes; he also thought that diseases attacked tissues.
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What is Virchow known for?
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Cell theory: all cells from cells; cells do not originate from non-living material.
