Basic Cellular Pathology (Practical) Notes
Subject Overview
The practical companion to Basic Cellular Pathology, studying stained slide preparations from the digestive, circulatory, respiratory, nervous, urinary and endocrine systems, alongside microscope handling. A 2-credit core practical paper.
Subject at a glance
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Units
7
Topics
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Credits
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Unit-wise Syllabus
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Unit 1: Stained slide study by organ system
- Squamous cells from cheek smear
- stained slides of the digestive system organs (liver, pancreas, gall bladder)
- types of microscope
- stained slide preparation from the circulatory
- respiratory
- nervous
- urinary and endocrine systems
- 1Scrape the inner cheek gently
- 2Spread thinly on a clean slide
- 3Fix immediately
95% alcohol
- 4Stain
e.g. methylene blue or H&E
- 5Examine
Squamous cells with central nucleus
Study guide
In this practical you study squamous cells from a cheek smear, stained slides of the liver, pancreas and gall bladder, the types of microscope and stained slides from the circulatory, respiratory, nervous, urinary and endocrine systems. Compare normal and abnormal slides side by side where possible.
Why Basic Cellular Pathology (Practical) Matters
Recognising normal and diseased tissue under the microscope is the foundation of histopathology and cytology work.
How to Prepare for Basic Cellular Pathology (Practical)
- Draw what you see and label the key features.
- Learn the stain used and what each colour shows.
- Keep slides clean and handle them carefully.
Basic Cellular Pathology (Practical): Frequently Asked Questions
What is studied in the pathology practical?
Stained slides of tissues from different organ systems and an introduction to cell and tissue appearance under the microscope.