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What is the purpose of fixation in histology?
What is the purpose of fixation in histology?
What is the function of a microtome in histology?
What is the function of a microtome in histology?
What is the purpose of staining in histology?
What is the purpose of staining in histology?
What is the function of the base in a light microscope?
What is the function of the base in a light microscope?
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What is the purpose of the slide cover in light microscopy?
What is the purpose of the slide cover in light microscopy?
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Microtome is used for sectioning paraffin-embedded tissues for electron microscopy.
Microtome is used for sectioning paraffin-embedded tissues for electron microscopy.
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Bright Field Microscopy is also known as Compound microscopy.
Bright Field Microscopy is also known as Compound microscopy.
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Staining is the process of preventing post-mortem changes in tissues.
Staining is the process of preventing post-mortem changes in tissues.
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The purpose of the slide cover in light microscopy is to flatten the specimen.
The purpose of the slide cover in light microscopy is to flatten the specimen.
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The purpose of the base in a light microscope is to carry the microscope around.
The purpose of the base in a light microscope is to carry the microscope around.
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Study Notes
Histology
- Fixation in histology preserves tissue architecture and prevents decay and autolysis.
- A microtome is used for sectioning paraffin-embedded tissues, typically for light microscopy, not electron microscopy.
- Staining in histology is a process that enhances contrast and visibility of tissue structures under a microscope.
- In a light microscope, the base provides stability and support for the instrument.
Light Microscopy
- Bright Field Microscopy is another term for Compound microscopy, which uses a compound lens system to magnify specimens.
- The slide cover in light microscopy protects the objective lens from the specimen and prevents it from coming into contact with the slide.
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Test your knowledge of cell biology lab tools and techniques in this quiz. Learn about histology, microtome usage, tissue fixation, embedding, and staining for light microscopy. Brush up on your understanding of these essential tools and techniques used in cell biology research.