Biopsy Samples from Organs Are Sent to Your Lab for Staining

question 62

Multiple Choice

Biopsy samples from organs are sent to your lab for staining and then viewing in a microscope. Your area of expertise would be

• A) regional physiology.
• B) gross anatomy.
• C) regional anatomy.
• D) systemic anatomy.
• E) histology.

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Definitions:

Domino Effect

A chain reaction where a small change causes a similar change nearby, leading to a sequence of events with potentially large impacts.

Absolutely Refractory Period

A phase immediately following the firing of a nerve in which the neuron is unable to fire again, ensuring the unidirectional flow of nerve impulses.

Resting Membrane Potential

The electrical potential difference across the membrane of a neuron at rest, typically around -70mV.

Refractory Periods

The period immediately following an action potential during which a neuron is incapable of firing another action potential, ensuring the unidirectional flow of nerve impulses.