Why study Histology

Histology 2016-2017
Department of Anatomy &Histology: Dr.Rajaa Ali
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Why Study Histology
Very often , looking into a microscope does not interest the medical student aspiring to become a physician or surgeon. However, it is important to do this because a foundational knowledge of histology is vital or budding doctors, and these basics, if understood well, become interesting and even addictive!

What is Histology?
Histology is the study of the microscopic anatomy of cells and tissues o humans, animals and plants.
The term histology is derived by the combination of two Greek words, histos meaning ‘tissue’ and logia meaning ‘the knowledge of ’.
Histopathology is the microscopic study of diseased tissue.

Why should it be studied?

Well, here are some o the reasons as to why you should study histology:

? To understand the functions of an organ
The microscopic structure of an organ has a distinct correlation to its unctioning and hence its histological examination helps in gaining a clear understanding of its functions.