During microtomy Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Histotechnology- Microtomy1. If there is venetian blind pattern in the section, a possible remedy is to: - correct answers Tighten all screws 2. To decrease the effect of static electricity: - correct answers ground microtome or breathe on it 3. To remedy crooked ribbon formation: - correct answers trim block edges parallel 4. If the specimen is mushy-appearing and sectioning is difficult: - correct answers a. melt block, reprocess & re-embed 6. A scratching noise during sectioning c...

Histotechnology - NSH questions - EmbeddingOrienting a specimen for embedding should be be decided during: - correct answers Grossing By which of the following is a purpose of embedding? - correct answers Prevents damage to the cells Which of the following embedding procedures involves first infiltrating the tissue with one medium and then embedding in another? - correct answers Double To prevent formation of a thick layer of paraffin on the bottom of the mold during embedding, the tiss...

Histotechnology - NSH questions - Embedding Questions with complete solution 2023/2024 Orienting a specimen for embedding should be be decided during: - correct answers Grossing By which of the following is a purpose of embedding? - correct answers Prevents damage to the cells Which of the following embedding procedures involves first infiltrating the tissue with one medium and then embedding in another? - correct answers Double To prevent formation of a thick layer of paraffin on the b...

BOC Microtomy Questions and Answers 2022. Which of the following is frequently used to soften the exposed face of paraffin embedded tissue that is too hard to section? A. Acid B. Water C. Heat D. Xylene Water The supplier sent paraffin with a melting point of 50 to 52 C by mistake. When compared to paraffin with a melting point of 55 C, this paraffin will: A. Provide better support for hard tissues B. Yield thinner sections C. Ribbon more easily D. Require a warmer flotation bath ...

BOC Processing 2022 Questions and Answers with complete solution

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Explain the steps involved in tissue processing - ANSWER-1. Surgery 2. Fixation 3. Grossing 4. Fixation 5. Processing 6. Embedding 7. Staining 8. Cover-slipping Discuss the process of fixation - ANSWER-Stabilization of proteins to prevent autolysis and putrefaction. -Maintain proper relationship between cells and extracellular material (keep as "life-life" as possible) -15-20 times volume fixative of tissue -10% NBF most common fixative Describe the goal of tissue proces...

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T/F To be characterized as a profession, considerable specialized training must be required. - ANSWER-T Histology is the study of - ANSWER-tissue T/F The purpose of having a procedure for specimen receipt is to monitor the specimen and the accompanying paperwork. - ANSWER-T T/F Accessioning is giving a specimen a common number, one that is not unique to the patient. - ANSWER-f T/F The tasks performed by the histotechnologist require patience, mechanical ability, knowledge of biology,...