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What is the study of cells called?

Pathology
Cytology
Serology
Hemotology

The correct answer is: Cytology

The study of cells is specifically referred to as cytology. This discipline focuses on the structure, function, and behavior of cells, as well as their interactions and the effects of various conditions on them. Cytologists analyze cell samples to diagnose diseases (such as cancer), evaluate the effects of treatments, and study cellular responses to different stimuli. This field is vital in medical diagnostics and research. In contrast, pathology generally deals with the study of diseases and the changes they cause in tissues and organs, while serology is the study of serum and its contents, particularly antibodies, often related to immune responses. Hematology focuses on the study of blood, including the components and disorders associated with blood cells. Each of these disciplines has its specific focus, which distinguishes cytology as the study that is exclusively centered on cells.