Histotechnology- Microtomy questions with correct answers

1. If there is venetian blind pattern in the section, a possible remedy is to: CORRECT ANSWER-Tighten all screws 2. To decrease the effect of static electricity: CORRECT ANSWER-ground microtome or breathe on it 3. To remedy crooked ribbon formation: CORRECT ANSWER-trim block edges parallel 4. If the specimen is mushy-appearing and sectioning is difficult: CORRECT ANSWER-a. melt block, reprocess & re-embed 6. A scratching noise during sectioning can be caused by: CORRECT ANSWER-tissue too hard 7. If a microtome is old or has been neglected of maintenance, this may be experienced during sectioning: CORRECT ANSWER-sections vary in thickness 8. Contaminates on slides are usually picked up CORRECT ANSWER-from the flotation bath 9. This type of microtome is used for routine paraffin sectioning: CORRECT ANSWER-rotary 10. The edge of a newly sharpened microtome