1. Pap Smear - High Power
In comparison to the normal cervical squamous cells, the dysplastic cells have increased nuclear:cytoplasmic ratios with enlarged nuclei and coarsely granular chromatin. The presence of endocervical cells indicates an adequate specimen was obtained. The Pap smear is considered a screening test: since its introduction, has it altered the incidence of cervical carcinoma? Answer

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