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Uses for vaginal cytology |
-Whelping date (day 57 of estrus) -Dx of inflammation -Identification of some types of neoplasia -Determine stage of reproductive cycle |
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Cotton swab should be directed __________, to avoid the _______ __________. |
Craniodorsally clitoral fossa |
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Rotate swab when it is cranial to _______ _______. |
urethral orifice |
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What two stains are used in vaginal cytology |
Romanowsky New methylene blue |
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What cells are the youngest? |
Basal cells |
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Which cells contain cytoplasmic vacuoles? These vacuoles are aka ______ ______ |
Foam cells |
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Cytoplasmic vacuoles are seen in large numbers in what kind of samples? |
Prepubertal samples |
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Intermediate cells can be ______ or _______ |
Transitional intermediate Superficial intermediate |
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Intermediate cells are 2x the size of _______ cells |
Parabasal |
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Which cells are the oldest and largest? |
Superficial cells |
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How long is the estrous cycle of the bitch? |
180 days |
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Which 2 stages are known as the follicular phase? |
Proestrus Estrus |
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Which 2 stages are known as the luteal phase? |
Diestrus Anestrus |
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Which stage contains non-cornified basal cells? |
Proestrus |