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16 February, 13:56

A 20-year-old college student has presented to her campus medical clinic for a scheduled Papanicolaou (Pap) smear. The clinician who will interpret the smear will examine cell samples for evidence of:

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  1. 16 February, 17:02
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    The question is incomplete as it does not have the options which are:

    A. changes in cell shape, size, and organization.

    B. the presence of unexpected cell types.

    C. ischemic changes in cell samples.

    D. abnormally high numbers of cells in a specified field.

    Answer:

    A. Changes in cell shape, size, and organization

    Explanation:

    Papanicolaou (Pap) smear test is used to test the precancerous and cancerous stages in the cervix or opening of the womb. The Pap test is also combined with the test for the detection of the human papillomavirus.

    The Pap test is performed by collecting the cells from the inner narrow transformation zone and the cells are examined for their abnormality that is the change in shape and size.

    Since the Pap smear test is performed for the detection of the cancer cells, therefore, analysed the changes in the cell size and the shape.

    Thus, Option-A is the correct answer.
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