In which site is a Pap smear used to collect cells?

In which site is a Pap smear used to collect cells?

• A. Lungs
• B. Cervix
• C. Skin
• D. Urinary tract

Answer: (B)

Pap smear collects cells from the cervix. It’s a cervical cytology test done during a pelvic exam using a spatula or cytobrush to gather cells from the transformation zone where the cervix’s squamous and glandular epithelia meet. This sample is analyzed for abnormal cervical cells to screen for cervical cancer and precancerous changes. The other sites mentioned are not correct because sampling from the lungs, skin, or urinary tract uses different methods (sputum or bronchial samples, skin swabs/biopsies, or urine/bladder samples) and targets those tissues instead of the cervix.

Pap smear collects cells from the cervix. It’s a cervical cytology test done during a pelvic exam using a spatula or cytobrush to gather cells from the transformation zone where the cervix’s squamous and glandular epithelia meet. This sample is analyzed for abnormal cervical cells to screen for cervical cancer and precancerous changes. The other sites mentioned are not correct because sampling from the lungs, skin, or urinary tract uses different methods (sputum or bronchial samples, skin swabs/biopsies, or urine/bladder samples) and targets those tissues instead of the cervix.