Tzanck Smears Are Prepared by

question 5

Multiple Choice

Tzanck smears are prepared by

• A)pressing a microscope slide against the base of an ulcer to collect infected and noninfected cells.
• B)aspirating a small "drop" of vesicle fluid and smearing this onto a microscope slide.
• C)removing vesicle fluid by dabbing with a sterile gauze and then smearing this onto a microscope slide.
• D)collecting fecal sample with a swab and rolling the swab onto a microscope slide.

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Definitions:

Autonomic Motor Neurons

Nerve cells that control involuntary actions of the muscles and glands, part of the autonomic nervous system.

Reflex Arcs

The neural pathway that mediates a reflex action, involving receptors, sensory neurons, interneurons, motor neurons, and effectors.

Cerebral Cortex

The outer layer of neural tissue of the cerebrum in the brain, responsible for higher brain functions like thought and action.

Inhibitory Neurons

Neurons that reduce the activity of their target neurons, playing critical roles in regulating neural circuits.