Questions and Answers
What is a microtome used for?
Cutting sections from an embedded specimen for microscopy
Who invented the microtome?
Wilhelm His Sr.
How thin are the slices of tissue usually made with a microtome?
4 μm
What are the main parts of a microtome?
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What should be used to clean a microtome effectively?
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Wilhelm His Sr. was a Swiss anatomist who invented the microtome in 1665.
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There are four different types of microtome: hand microtome, rotational microtome, sledge microtome, and ultramicrotome.
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The cut tissue from a microtome is usually floated over a water bath to eliminate wrinkles and distortion.
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All microtomes consist of three main parts: base, knife attachment and blade, and material or tissue holder.
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A disinfectant is not necessary for cleaning a microtome as it does not come into contact with infectious agents.
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What is the size of an adult Taenia solium worm?
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How many large cup suckers does the scolex of Taenia solium have?
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What is the composition of the testes in Taenia solium?
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What is the treatment for Taenia solium infection?
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