A Cell Commonly Seen in BAL Specimens Is the Bronchial

question 6

Multiple Choice

A cell commonly seen in BAL specimens is the bronchial lining cell which can be distinguished by the presence of:

• A) Prominent nucleoli with a regular nuclear membrane
• B) Partially clumped nuclear chromatin and jagged nuclear membrane
• C) Row of cilia on one end of the cell
• D) Abundant deeply basophilic cytoplasm with man vacuoles

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Definitions:

Anatomical Description

involves detailing the structure, position, and relationships of body parts to one another.

Olecranon Fossa

A large depression located on the posterior aspect of the humerus, accommodating the olecranon of the ulna when the arm is extended.

Olecranon Process

The bony projection at the upper end of the ulna, forming the point of the elbow.

Ulnar Notch

A small depression on the distal end of the radius bone, where it articulates with the head of the ulna bone in the forearm.