A Staining Procedure Used to Detect Fungi in Tissue Samples

question 62

Multiple Choice

A staining procedure used to detect fungi in tissue samples is the __________ stain.

• A) acid- fast
• B) endospores
• C) Gram
• D) Gomori methenamine silver (GMS)
• E) hematoxylin and eosin (HE)

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Definitions:

Beta Cells

Cells located in the pancreas that produce insulin, which regulates blood glucose levels.

Alpha Cells

Cells found in the pancreas that produce glucagon, a hormone involved in the regulation of blood glucose levels.

Delta Cells

Cells found in the pancreas that produce somatostatin, a hormone that inhibits the release of numerous other hormones.

Somatostatin

A hormone that inhibits the release of several other hormones, such as growth hormone and insulin, playing a crucial role in regulating the endocrine system and cell proliferation.