Question

The branches of study dealing with microscopic anatomy of tissue is
(a)Histology
(b)Cytology
(c)Morphology
(d)Palaeontology

Answer 1

Hint: There are several branches of Biological studies that deal with the anatomy of organisms. These are related to internal or external structures be it macroscopic or microscopic. Even the cells and tissues have different branches to study their structure and functions properly.

Complete answer:
Histology is the famous branch of biology that deals with the study of the anatomy of tissues at microscopic as well as macroscopic level. It is also known as microscopic anatomy or microanatomy. Cytology deals with the study of cells, Morphology is the study of size, shape, and structures of various organisms and Palaeontology deals with the histology of fossil organisms.

Additional Information: Let us know more about each term:
Histology- It is the Scientific Study of the microscopic structures of cells, tissues, and organs and helps in understanding the relationship between structure and its functions. Histology is used extensively in biomedical research to identify the causes and treatments of diseases. Organology, histology, cytology are placed under the field of histology or microscopic anatomy.
Cytology- Cytology or cell biology is the branch of biology where the study of the structure and function of eukaryotic or prokaryotic or both cells takes place. It contains many topics like cell metabolism, cell communication, cell cycle, biochemistry, and cell composition.
Morphology- It deals with the Scientific study of the structure of an organism such as its shape, size, color, and specific structural features. It includes internal Morphology as well which studies the form and structure of internal parts like bones and organs.
Paleontology- This is the study of life that existed before i.e. study of fossil organisms to classify and study their interactions with each other and their environment. It is a study that lies between biology and geology and uses techniques like biochemistry, mathematics, and engineering.
Therefore, the correct answer is 'histology'.

Note: Morphology is different from physiology as physiology deals with the study of functions and mechanisms in a living system, how organisms, organ systems, individual organs, cells, and biomolecules carry out the functions in a living system. On the other hand, Palaeontology also differs from archaeology which deals with human activity through the recovery and analysis of material culture and is a branch of socio-cultural anthropology.