Eosin Flashcards
1
Q
one of the most valuable stains used for differentially staining connective tissues and cytoplasm
A
Eosin
2
Q
Eosin is a red general cytoplasmic stain that combines with hemoglobin to give an
A
Orange color
3
Q
It is commonly used as a ________because it gives a pleasing and colorful contrast to nuclear stains
A
background stain
4
Q
Eosin is used as background stain in (3)
A
Chromate
Acid decalcified
Picric acid
5
Q
Type of Eosin dye that is commonly used
A
Yellowish (Eosin Y)
6
Q
Eosin Y shows _______ especially in alcoholic medium
A
green yellow fluorescence
7
Q
Type of Eosin that has very faint bluish cast
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Eosin B
8
Q
Type of Eosin dyes that are now rarely used (2)
A
Eosin S
Eosin B
