Histotechnology- Microtomy Questions with complete solution 2023/2024

Histotechnology- Microtomy Questions with complete solution 2023/2024 1. If there is venetian blind pattern in the section, a possible remedy is to: - correct answers Tighten all screws 2. To decrease the effect of static electricity: - correct answers ground microtome or breathe on it 3. To remedy crooked ribbon formation: - correct answers trim block edges parallel 4. If the specimen is mushy-appearing and sectioning is difficult: - correct answers a. melt block, reprocess & re-embed 6. A scratching noise during sectioning can be caused by: - correct answers tissue too hard 7. If a microtome is old or has been neglected of maintenance, this may be experienced during sectioning: - correct answers sections vary in thickness 8. Contaminates on slides are usually picked up - correct answers from the flotation bath 9. This type of microtome is used for routine paraffin sectioning: - correct answers rotary 10. The edge of a newly sharpened microtome knife should be tested for sharpness with a: - correct answers microscope 11. Which of the following is necessary to ensure a straight ribbon? a. horizontal sides of the block are parallel to each other b. vertical sides of the block are parallel to each other c. horizontal and vertical s