Pathology (Misc) Flashcards
1
Q
Periodic acid–Schiff (PAS) is a staining method used to detect ____.
A
**polysaccharides **such as glycogen, and
**mucosubstances **such as glycoproteins, glycolipids and mucins in tissues.
2
Q
In PAS staining, PAS stands for:
A
Periodic acid–Schiff
3
Q
Define Phlebitis:
A
the inflammation of a vein
4
Q
What is kernicterus, and what is its cause?
A
brain damage due to excess bilirubin
