PLTW Histology

What is the primary function of histology in medical science?

• Study of tissues

• Study of cells

• Study of organs

• Study of systems

Which staining technique is commonly used in histology to differentiate between different types of tissue?

• Gram staining

• Hematoxylin and eosin staining

• Acid-fast staining

• Giemsa staining

In histology, what is the term for the basic structural and functional unit of life?

• Organ

• Tissue

• Cell

• Organism

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Which type of tissue is responsible for transmitting electrical impulses in the body?

• Epithelial tissue

• Connective tissue

• Muscle tissue

• Nervous tissue

What is the main purpose of using a microtome in histology?

• To stain tissues

• To slice tissues into thin sections

• To fix tissues

• To observe tissues under a microscope

Which of the following is NOT a type of connective tissue?

• Bone

• Blood

• Cartilage

• Neuron

What is the role of epithelial tissue in the body?

• Support and protect organs

• Transmit nerve impulses

• Cover body surfaces and line cavities

• Contract to produce movement

Which histological technique involves freezing tissue samples for examination?

• Paraffin embedding

• Cryosectioning

• Decalcification

• Fixation

What is the primary component of the extracellular matrix in connective tissues?

• Collagen

• Keratin

• Actin

• Myosin

Which type of muscle tissue is involuntary and found in the walls of internal organs?

• Skeletal muscle

• Cardiac muscle

• Smooth muscle

• Striated muscle