10 Questions
What is the primary characteristic of a wedge-shaped microtome knife?
Plane on both sides
What type of microtome knife is recommended for sectioning frozen tissue and paraffin wax embedded tissue?
Wedge-shaped
What type of material is typically sectioned using a tool-edge microtome knife?
Very hard materials
What is the primary drawback of using a tool-edge microtome knife for routine sectioning?
Both a and b
What is the primary advantage of manual knife sharpening?
Requires more skill, experience, and time
What type of microtome knife is used for sectioning tissue embedded in paraffin wax?
Biconcave
What is the primary use of a planoconcave microtome knife?
Sectioning celloidin embedded tissue
Why are planoconcave microtome knives less frequently used in modern microtomy?
No specific reason is given in the text
What is the primary benefit of using a wedge-shaped microtome knife?
It is suitable for sectioning a variety of materials
How is knife sharpening commonly carried out?
Either manually or through automated means
Learn about the different substances used to mark tissues, including India ink, Silver nitrate, and Alcian blue. Understand their properties and uses in histopathology.
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