L1: Intro To Pathology Flashcards
1
Q
What is the basis of all diseases?
A
Cellular damage
2
Q
What is disease?
A
Disease: departure / deviation from normal ➡️ Failed homeostasis
3
Q
The longer the duration and severity of cell injury, the more likely…
A
4
Q
What is the gold standard in the importance of a pathology exam?
A
An accurate tissue diagnosis
5
Q
What is the standard histologic stain?
A
An H&E stain
6
Q
Organs are kept in buckets filled with _____________ for at least 24 hours before dissection to_______________________________.
A
formalin solution
preserve the tissue and prevent autolysis
