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The size of the block that can be cut is ______.
The size of the block that can be cut is ______.
limited
It is a righter microtome, so it ______ while cutting.
It is a righter microtome, so it ______ while cutting.
vibrates
The cutting angle of the ______ cannot be adjusted.
The cutting angle of the ______ cannot be adjusted.
knife
The sections cut curved when the block moves through an ______.
The sections cut curved when the block moves through an ______.
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No ______ section is possible.
No ______ section is possible.
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Study Notes
Advantages of Rotary Microtome
- Heavier than rocking microtome, allowing for stability during cutting.
- No vibration occurs while cutting, ensuring accurate sections.
- Suitable for cutting hard tissues, providing flexibility in sectioning.
- Adjustable cutting angle of the knife enables customized sectioning.
- Movable knife holder allows for precise control.
- Capable of producing accurate sections at 3mm, ideal for serial reactions.
- Electrically driven microtome can be used when necessary.
- Best suited for resin-embedded tissues, optimizing section quality.
- Manual or electrically driven rotary microtomes are successfully used in cryostats.
Disadvantages of Rotary Microtome
- Limited size of the block that can be cut, restricting sectioning capacity.
- Right-handed microtome design causes vibration while cutting.
- Non-adjustable cutting angle of the knife limits sectioning flexibility.
- Curved sections result when the block moves through an arc during cutting.
- No serial sections are possible with this microtome design.
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