An Unknown Cell in a Body Fluid Possesses the Following

question 16

Multiple Choice

An unknown cell in a body fluid possesses the following morphologic characteristics: 35 mcM in size, partially clumped chromatin, prominent nucleoli, jagged nuclear membrane, and clumped cell with nuclear molding. What is the most likely identification of the unknown cell?

• A) Mesothelial cell
• B) Small-cell carcinoma cell
• C) Adenocarcinoma cell
• D) Leukemic blast cell

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Definitions:

Bottom-Up Processing

A type of information processing based on incoming data from the environment to form a perception, starting from the most basic level of sensory input.

Feature Analysis

A cognitive process by which the brain breaks down visual stimuli into individual features to understand and recognize objects.

Depth Perception

The visual ability to perceive the world in three dimensions (3D) and the distance of an object.

Disparity

The condition or fact of being unequal or different; in social sciences, it often refers to inequality in opportunities and treatment among groups of people.