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What is the function of a mordant in staining?
What is the function of a mordant in staining?
- To stain acidic tissue components basophilic
- To extract haematoxylin from the logwood tree
- To turn a rich blue-purple color when oxidized
- To set dyes by either inherently colloidal or producing colloids (correct)
What is the source of haematoxylin?
What is the source of haematoxylin?
- Chromium
- Logwood tree (correct)
- Aluminum
- Tannic acid
What does haematoxylin stain in tissue sections?
What does haematoxylin stain in tissue sections?
- Neutral tissue components
- Cytoplasmic components
- Acidic tissue components basophilic (correct)
- Extracellular matrix
What is the most preferred histo-technique in routine and counter staining?
What is the most preferred histo-technique in routine and counter staining?
What are the methods of haematein production mentioned in the text?
What are the methods of haematein production mentioned in the text?
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Mordant function
Mordant function
Sets dyes, either through inherent colloid nature or by creating colloids.
Haematoxylin source
Haematoxylin source
Comes from the logwood tree.
Haematoxylin stain target
Haematoxylin stain target
Stains acidic tissue components, appearing basophilic.
Routine counterstain
Routine counterstain
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Haematein production methods
Haematein production methods
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