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Microtomy and Block Trimming Quiz
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Microtomy and Block Trimming Quiz

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What is used to move the tissue block at a predetermined distance towards the knife for cutting sections at uniform thickness?

  • Pawl
  • Spring-balanced teeth
  • Block holder
  • Ratchet feed wheel connected to a micrometer screw (correct)
  • What is the recommended thickness for cutting sections during section cutting?

  • 4-6um (correct)
  • 2-4um
  • 6-8um
  • 8-10um
  • What is the recommended angulation for tilting the knife during section cutting?

  • 30-45 degrees
  • 45-60 degrees
  • 0-15 degrees (correct)
  • 15-30 degrees
  • What is the recommended temperature for the water bath during section cutting?

    <p>10 degrees Celsius lower than the melting point of paraffin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is credited with the discovery of the Rocking Microtome?

    <p>Paldwell Trefall</p> Signup and view all the answers

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