wayground logo

Free Printable Worksheets

Font size

S
M
L
XL
Worksheets

Quiz on Histology

Total questions: 33

Worksheet time: 59mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Histology is the study of _____ and their arrangement to form _____.

a)

tissues

b)

organs

2.

Tissues are composed of _____ and _____ (ECM), which provides structural support.

a)

cells

b)

extracellular matrix

3.

The process of (a)   uses chemicals like formalin to prevent tissue autolysis.

4.

In staining, hematoxylin stains _____ (blue/purple), while eosin stains _____ (pink).

a)

nuclei

b)

cytoplasm and collagen

5.

Bright-field microscopy is ideal for examining (a)   tissue preparations.

6.

Fluorescence microscopy uses (a)   light and dyes to highlight specific components like DNA.

7.

Cell culture allows the study of (a)   cells in vitro, using media with salts and growth factors.

8.

Enzyme histochemistry localizes structures by detecting (a)   activity in tissues.

9.

Immunohistochemistry ( (a)   ) identifies proteins using antigen-antibody interactions.

10.

Artifacts in tissue sections can include (a)   or loss of components like lipids.

11.

What is histology?

4 lines
12.

What are the main components of tissues?

4 lines
13.

What is the purpose of fixation in tissue preparation?

4 lines
14.

What does hematoxylin stain in H&E staining?

4 lines
15.

What type of microscopy uses UV light and fluorescent dyes?

4 lines
16.

What is the main advantage of cell culture in histology?

4 lines
17.

What does PAS staining specifically target?

4 lines
18.

What is the role of antibodies in immunohistochemistry?

4 lines
19.

What is a common artifact in tissue sections?

4 lines
20.

What is the resolving power of bright-field microscopy?

4 lines
21.

What is the purpose of clearing?

4 lines
22.

Which dye stains acidophilic parts of cells?

(a)  

23.

Which part of a microscope magnifies the image first?

(a)  

24.

Which dye stains basophilic parts of cells?

(a)  

25.

What is the primary purpose of PAS staining?

4 lines
26.

Which staining method is used for lipids in frozen sections?

(a)  

27.

What does the term 'acidophilic' refer to in staining?

4 lines
28.

Which dye is commonly used in H&E staining for collagen?

(a)  

29.

Which type of microscopy uses transmitted light for stained samples?

4 lines
30.

What is the resolving power of a bright-field microscope?

4 lines
31.

Which microscopy technique enhances contrast in unstained samples?

4 lines
32.

What does fluorescence microscopy use to highlight specific components?

4 lines
33.

Which lens in a microscope provides the final magnification?

(a)