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Histopathology and Histotechniques Trimming and Sectioning Quiz

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What is a microtome?

Machine on which tissue sections are cut.

What are sections in histopathology?

Thin slices of tissue (4 – 15µ).

What is a micron and what is its unit of measurement?

A micron (µ) is 1/1000th of a millimeter (1/25000th of an inch) and it is the unit for measurement for the thickness of sections.

What is the solution for bubbles that may occur after cutting sections?

<p>The solution is to flatten out and fish out the bubbles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended method for fishing out sections in histopathology?

<p>The recommended method is to place the ribbon of sections into a water bath with a black base, separate the ribbon into individual sections using forceps, and then fish out each section using a slide lightly smeared with adhesive.</p> Signup and view all the answers