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All processes are done in an automafic tissue processor, EXCEPT:
A. Fixation
B. Dehydration
C. Impregnation
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D. Embedding

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D. Embedding

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The AUTOTECHNI COM is an automatic tissue processor. The last container through which the surgical tissue sections pass through contains:
A. Formalin
B. Alcohol
C. Paraffin
D. Acetone

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C. Paraffin

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All of the following are good characteristics of a fixing fluid, EXCEPT:
A. It must be cheap, stable and safe to handle.
B. It must inhibit bacterial decomposition and autolysis
C. It must be isotonic, causing minimal physical and chemical alteration of the cells.
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D. It must make cellular components sensitive to subsequent processing.

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D. It must make cellular components sensitive to subsequent processing.

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The amount of the fixing fluid should be approximately:
A. 5-10 times the volume of the specimen
B. 10-20 times the volume of the specimen
C. 20-30 times the volume of the specimen
D. 40-50 times the volume of the specimen

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B. 10-20 times the volume of the specimen

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All of the following are micronanatomical fixatives, EXCEPT:
A. 10% Formalin
B. Bouin’s solution
C. Zenker’s solution
D. Flemming’s fluid

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D. Flemming’s fluid

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Nuclear fixatives are those which preserves the nuclear structures (e.g., chromosomes). They usually contain _____ as their primary component due to its affinity for nuclear chromatin. They have a pH of 4.6 or less.
A. Osmium tetroxide
B. Nitric acid
C. Trichloroacetic acid
D. Glacial acetic acid

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D. Glacial acetic acid

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Cytoplasmic fixatives are those that preserves cytoplasmic structures in particular. They must never contain glacial acetic acid which destroys mitochondria and Golgi bodies of the cytoplasm. They have a pH of more than 4.6. All of the following are cytoplasmic fixatives, except:
A. Helly’s fluid
В. Zenker’s fluid
C. Regaud’s fluid
D. Orth’s fluid

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В. Zenker’s fluid

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All of the following are metallic fixatives, EXCEPT:
A. Zenker’s fluid
B. Helly’s solution
C. Regaud’s fluid
D. Carnoy’s fluid

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D. Carnoy’s fluid

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All of the following are mercurial fixatives, EXCEPT:
A. B-5 fixative
8. Zenker’s fluid
C. Orth’s fluid
D. Hedenhain’s Susa

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C. Orth’s fluid

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These fixatives are recommended for glycogen fixation:

A. Aldehyde fixatives
B. Mercurial fixatives
C. Alcoholic fixatives
D. Chromate fixatives

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C. Alcoholic fixatives

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Most widely used fixative for electron microscopy:
A. Mercurial fixative
B. Picric acid fixitives
C. Glacial acetic acid
D. Osmium tetroxide fixatives

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D. Osmium tetroxide fixatives

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Fixative for the preservation of fats:

A. Helly’s fluid
B. Zenker’s fluid
C. Formalin
D. Newcomer’s fluid

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C. Formalin

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Best fixative for the nervous system.
A. Formalin
B. B-5 fixative
C. Helly’s fluid
D. Regaud’s fluid

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A. Formalin

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It is added as a preservative to formaldehyde. This will prevent its decomposition to formic acid or precipitation to paraformaldehyde.
A. Butanol
B. Elhanol
C. Methanol
D. Acetone

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C. Methanol

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Formaldehyde is sually buffered at pH 7 with _ buffer.
A. Citrate
B. Bicarbonate
C. Carbonic acid
D. Phosphate

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D. Phosphate

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Formaldehyde fumes are irritating to the nose and eyes and may cause:
A. Allergic rhinitis
B. Sinusitis
C. Excessive lacrimation
D. All of these

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D. All of these

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In tissues containing much blood (e.g., spleen), unbuffered formalin leads to the formation of dark brown artifact pigment granules. These pigments may be removed with:
А. lodine
B. Sodium thiosulfate
C. Picric acid
D. Glacial acetic acid

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C. Picric acid

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Concentrated solutions of this fixing agent must NEVER be neutralized since this might precipitate violent explosions.
A. Formaldehyde
B. Mercuric chloride
C. Potassium dichromate
D. Alcoholic fixatives

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A. Formaldehyde

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It is considered as the most common metallic fixative:
A. Lead
В. Mercuric chlonde
C. Osmium tetroxide
D. Chromate

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В. Mercuric chlonde

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Fixatives that give the best results with metachromatic staining and are the routine fixatives of choice for preservation of detail for photography:
A. Formalin fixatives
B. Mercurial fixatives
C. Lead fixatives
D. Chromate fixatives

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B. Mercurial fixatives

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Helly’s solution has the same components as Zenker’s, but instead of glacial acetic acid, Helly’s contains:
A. Mercuric chloride
B. Potassium dichromate
C. Sodium sulfate
D. Formaldehyde

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D. Formaldehyde

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This fixative is recommended for tumor biopsies especially the skin.
A. Zenkers fluid
B. Helly’s fluid
C. Heidenhain’s Susa
D. Flemming’s fluid

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C. Heidenhain’s Susa

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23
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Tissues fixed with mixtures containing mercuric chloride may contain black precipitates of mercury, EXCEPT:
A. B-5 fixative
B. Zenker’s fluid
C. Helly’s fluid
D. Heidenhain’s Susa solution

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D. Heidenhain’s Susa solution

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Black deposits of mercuric chloride may be removed with:
A. lodine
В. Picric acid
C. Ammonia water
D. Osmium tetroxide

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A. lodine

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It is recommended mainly for tumor biopsies especially of the skin; it is an excellent cytologic fixative.
A. B-5 fixative
B. Zenker’s fluid
C. Helly’s fluid
D. Heidenhain’s Susa solution

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D. Heidenhain’s Susa solution

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It is recommended for demonstration of chromatin, mitochondria, mitotic figures, Golgi bodies, RBC and colloid-containing tissues.
A. Carnoy’s fluid
B. Newcomer’s fluid
C. Regaud’s fluid
D. Zenker’s fluid

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C. Regaud’s fluid

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This fixative recommended for the study of early degenerative processes and tissue necrosis. It demonstrate Rickertsiae and other bacteria.
A. Acetone
B. Orth’s fluid
C. Ethyl alcohol
D. Bouin’s solution

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B. Orth’s fluid

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It is recommended for acid mucopolysaccharides.
A. Aldehye fixatives
B. Picric acid fixatives
C. Lead fixatives
D. Bouin’s solution

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C. Lead fixatives

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This fixative is highly explosive when dry, and therefore must be kept moist with distilled water or saturated alcohol during storage.
A. Osmic acid
B. Mercuric chloride
C. Picric acid
D. Acetone

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C. Picric acid

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It is recommended for fixation of embryos and pituitary biopsies:
A Zenker’s fluid
B. Bouin’s solution
C. Orth’s fluid
D. Regaud’s fluid

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B. Bouin’s solution

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Bouin’s is appropriate for fixing the following structures, EXCEPT:
A. Fragmentary biopsies
B. Endometrial curettings
C. Glycogen
D. Kidney structures

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D. Kidney structures

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32
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All of the following fixatives contain picric acid, EXCEPT:
A. Bouin’s fluid
B. Brasil’s fixalive
C. Gendre’s fixative
D. Carnoy’s fluid

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D. Carnoy’s fluid

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  1. Acetic acid is normally used in conjunction with other fixatives to a compound solution. It solidifies at ____, hence the name glacial acetic acid.
    А. 7 C
    B. 7 F
    С. 17°C
    D. 17°F
A

С. 17°C

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All of the following statements are true for glacial acetic acid, EXCEPT:
A. It fixes and precipitates nucleoproteins
B. Precipitates chromosomes and chromatin materials, hence is useful in the study of the nuclear components of the cell
C. It causes tissues (especially those containing collage) to shrink
D. It is contraindicated for cytoplasmic fixation, since it destroys mitochondria and Golgi elements of the cell

A

C. It causes tissues (especially those containing collage) to shrink

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Alcohol rapidly denatures and precipitates proteins by destroying hydrogen and other bonds. As a fixative, it must be used in concentrations ranging from _”
A. 30 to 50%
B. 50 to 70%
C. 60 to 70%
D. 70 to 100%

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D. 70 to 100%

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It is excellent for fixing dry and wet smears, blood smears and bone marrow tissues.
A Carnoy’s tod
B. Hellys solution
C. Acetone
D. Methyl alcohol

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D. Methyl alcohol

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This fixative is considered to be as the most rapid fixative. It fixes and dehydrates at the same time.
A. Flemming’s fluid
B. Helly’s fluid
C. Bouin’s fluid
D. Carnoy’s fluid

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D. Carnoy’s fluid

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It is recommended fur fixing chromosumes, lymph glands and urgent biopsies.
A. Flemming’s fluid
B. Helly’s fluid
C. Bouin’s fluid
D. Carnoy’s fluid

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D. Carnoy’s fluid

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  1. It is used in fixing brain tissues for diagnosis of rabies.
    A. Formaline
    B. Picric acid
    C. Osmium tetroxide
    D. Acetone
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D. Acetone

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40
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Factors that slow down (retard) fixation, EXCEPT:
A. Presence of mucus and blood
B. Presence of fats
C. Cold temperature
D. Agitation

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D. Agitation

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The most useful primary fixative(s) for electron microscopy is(are):
A. Osmium tetroxide
B. Glutaraldehyde
C. Paraformaldehyde
D. All of these

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D. All of these

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All are advantages of microwave fixation, EXCEPT:
A. Tissues are heated right through the block in short time
B. Reduces time taken for immunohistochemistry
C. Penetrates even thick tissues
D. Useful in preserving neurochemical substances in brain

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C. Penetrates even thick tissues

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43
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Organ that should not be dissected before they are fixed:
A. Uterus
B. Liver
C. Eyes
D. Lungs

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C. Eyes

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44
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This organ is usually suspended whole in 10% buffered formalin for 2 to 3 weeks to ensure fixation and some hardening prior to sectioning.
A. Lungs
B. Liver
C. Brain
D. Amputated foot

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C. Brain

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45
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For fixation, tissues should not be more than 5 mm. thick except in ___ (in which case tissue slices may be 1-2 cm thick), with minimum squeezing and handling.
A. Liver
B. Uterus
C. Intestines
D. Lung edema

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D. Lung edema

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46
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The process of decalcification is best performed:
A. Before fixation
B. After fixation
C. After impregnation
D. After staining

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B. After fixation

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47
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The recommended ratio of fluid to tissue volume for decalcification is:
A. 5 to 1
B. 10 to 1
C. 15 to 1
D. 20 to 1

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D. 20 to 1

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48
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The ideal time required for decalcifying tissues is:
A. 2 to 4 hours
B. 4 to 6 hours
C. 12 to 14 hours
D. 24 to 48 hours

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D. 24 to 48 hours

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49
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It is the most common and the fastest decalcifying agent used.
A. Nitric acid
B. Hydrochloric acid
C. Formic acid
D. Citric acid

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A. Nitric acid

50
Q

It decalcifies and softens tissues at the same time:
A. Von Ebner’s fluid
B. Perenyi’s fluid
C Flemming’s fluid
D. Trichloroacetic acid

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B. Perenyi’s fluid

51
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This decalcifying agent contains hydrochloric acid.
A. Perenyi’s fluid
B. Flemming’s fluid
C. Phlorglucin-nitric acid
D. Von Ebner’s fuid

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D. Von Ebner’s fuid

52
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Most ideal and most reliable method of determining extent of decalcification:
A. Physical test
B. Mechanical test
C. Chemical test
D. Radiological test

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D. Radiological test

53
Q

A simple, reliable and convenient method for routine purposes to detect the presence of calcium in the decalcifying
A. Physical test
В. Mechanical test
C. Chemical test
D. Radiological test

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C. Chemical test

54
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As a general rule, whatever dehydrating agent is used, the amount in each stage should be:
A. Not less than 2 times the volume of the tissue
C. Not less than 5 times the volume of the tissue
B. Not less than 3 times the volume of the tissue
D. Not less than 10 times the volume of the tissue

A

D. Not less than 10 times the volume of the tissue

55
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If good grade absolute alcohol (for dehydration) is not easily available, it should be at least 99,7% pure, and freedom from water should be checked by adding a small amount of ____, if water is present it will become tinged with blue.
A. Sodium sulfate
B. Copper sulfate
C. Thymol
D. Phenol

A

B. Copper sulfate

56
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The alcohol recommend for routine dehydration of tissues. It is considered to be as the best dehydrating agent because it is fast-acting, it mixes with organic solvents, and it penetrates tissue easily.
A. Butyl alcohol
B. Ethyl alcohol
C. Isopropyl alcohol
D. Methyl alcohol

A

B. Ethyl alcohol

57
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  1. A Toxic dehydrating agent, primarily employed for blood and tissue films and for smear preparation:
    A. Butyl alcohol
    B. Ethyl alcohol
    C. Isopropyl aicohal
    D. Methyl alcohol
A

D. Methyl alcohol

58
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Reagent(s) that both dehydrate and clear tissue.
A. Tetrahydrofuran
B. Dioxane (diethylene dioxide)
C. Both of these
D. None of these

A

C. Both of these

59
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All are commonly used dehydrating agents, EXCEPT;
A. Alcohol
B. Acetone
C. Chloroform
D. Dioxane

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C. Chloroform

60
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Application(s) of clearing in histopathology:
A. For dealcoholization of tissues preparatory to wax impregnation
B. For dealcoholization of stained sections prior to mounting in Permount, Clarite, and Canada balsam
C. For the purpose of making tissues, embryos, and parasites transparent
D. All of these

A

D. All of these

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Clearing agents must be used in amounts: Lynch
A. Not less than 2 times the volure of the tissue
C. Not less than 5 times the volume of the tissue
B. Not less than 3 times the volume of the tissue
D. Not less than 10 times the volume of the tissue

A

D. Not less than 10 times the volume of the tissue

62
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It is the most rapid and most commonly used clearing agent in histology laboratories.
A. Benzene
В. Toluene
C. Xylene (xylol)
D. Chloroform

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C. Xylene (xylol)

63
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Most probable cause when clearing agent turns milky as soon as the tissue is placed in it:
A. Incomplete tixation
B. Prolonged fixation
C. Incomplete dehydration
D. Prolonged dehydration

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C. Incomplete dehydration

64
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Excessive exposure to this clearing agent may be extremely toxic to man and may become carcinogenic or it may damage the bone marrow resulting in aplastic anemia.
A. Benzene
B. Toluene
C. Xylene (xylol)
D. Chioroform

A

A. Benzene

65
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This clearing agent is recommended for tough tissues (skin, fibrinoid and decalcified tissues), nervous tissues, lymph nodes and embryos:
A. Toluene
B. Chloroform
C. Xylene
D. Benzene

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B. Chloroform

66
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This clearing agent is especially recommended for CNS tissues and cytological studies, particularly of smooth muscles and skin.
A. Toluene
B. Cedarwood oil
C. Aniline oil
D. Clove oil

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B. Cedarwood oil

67
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Types of tissue impregnation and embedding media:
1. Paraffin wax
2. Celloidin (collodion)
3. Gelatin
4. Plastic
A. 1 and 3
В. 2 and 4
C. 1, 2 and 3
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

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D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

68
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The volume of the impregnating medium should be at least
the volume of the tissue.
A. 5 times
B. 10 times
C. 20 times
D. 25 times

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D. 25 times

69
Q

Simplest, most common and best embedding medium for routine tissue processing:
A. Paraffin wax
В. Celloidin
C. Ester wax
D. Carbowax

A

A. Paraffin wax

70
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In manual paraffin impregnation and embedding:
A. Impregnation: 2 changes of wax at 15 minutes interval; complete embedding approximately 2 hours
B. Impregnation: 4 changes of wax at 15 minutes interval; complete embedding approximately 3 hours
C. Impregnation: 2 changes of wax at 10 minutes interval; complete embedding approximately 2 hours
D. Impregnation: 4 changes of wax at 10 minutes interval; complete embedding approximately 3 hours

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B. Impregnation: 4 changes of wax at 15 minutes interval; complete embedding approximately 3 hours

71
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Wax that has been trimmed away from the impregnated tissue may be melted and _____ for future use.
А. Discarded, use only once
B. Heated at 56 to 60 °C
C. Filtered with coarse filter paper, Green No. 904
D. Heated at 100 to 105 °C

A

C. Filtered with coarse filter paper, Green No. 904

72
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Water may be removed from paraffin by:
A. Filtering before use
B. Filter with Green’s No. 904
C. Heating to 56 to 60 °C
D. Heating to 100 to 105 °C

A

D. Heating to 100 to 105 °C

73
Q

Of the different methods of paraffin wax impregnation, which gives the fastest result?
A. Manual processing
B. Automatic processing
C. Vacuum embedding
D. Cannot be determined

A

C. Vacuum embedding

74
Q

During vacuum embedding, care must be taken when dealing with pieces of lungs, as too rapid evacuation of air is liable to rupture the lung alveoli, which when examined microscopically simulates
A. Scarring
B. Emphysema
C. Atelectasis
D. Pneumonia

A

B. Emphysema

75
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The wET celloidin method is recommended for all of the following, EXCEPT:
A Bones and teeth
B. Large brain sections
C. Whole organs
D. Eyes

A

D. Eyes

76
Q

It is the preferred method for processing whole eye sections:
A. Dry celloidin
B. Wet celloidin
C. Dry and wet celloidin
D. Any of these

A

A. Dry celloidin

77
Q

Gilson’s mixture is added to the celloidin blocks before hardening to make the tissues transparent. It is used for:
A. Dry celloidin
B. Wet celloidin
C. Both of these
D. None of these

A

A. Dry celloidin

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Double embedding:
A Infiltrated with paraffin and then embedded with celloidin
B. Infiltrated with celloidin and then embedded with paraffin
C. Infiltrated with gelatin and then embedded with plastic
D. Infiltrated with gelatin and then embedded with paraffin

A

B. Infiltrated with celloidin and then embedded with paraffin

79
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This is essential so that ultrathin sections for ELECTRON MICROSCOPY may be cut with a minimum of distortion:
A. Paraffin embedding
B. Celloidin embedding
C. Plastic embedding
D. Gelatin embedding

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C. Plastic embedding

80
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Ester wax is harder than paraffin but with a lower melting point. What is the melting of ester wax?
A. 46 to 48 °C
B. 56 to 57 °C
C. 56 to 58 °C
D. 45 to 50 °C

A

C. 56 to 58 °C

81
Q

A semi-synthetic wax used for embedding the eyes:
A. Paraplast
В. Ester wax
C. Bioloid
D. Tissue Mat

A

C. Bioloid

82
Q

Carbowax has a major disadvantage of:
A. Dissolving during flotation
B. Being a lengthy processing method
C. Making tissues brittle for sectioning
D. Causing cell shrinkage

A

A. Dissolving during flotation

83
Q

A product of paraffin containing rubber with the same property as Paraplast.
A. Blood
B. Carbowax
C. Gelatin
D. Tissue mat

A

D. Tissue mat

84
Q

Blocking-out mold consisting of two L-shaped strips of heavy brass or metal arranged on a flat metal plate and can be moved to adjust the size of the mold to the size of the specimen:
A. Compound embedding unit
B. Tissue Tek
C. Leuckhart’s embedding mold
D. Peel away

A

C. Leuckhart’s embedding mold

85
Q

When trimming tissue block, they must be surrounded by at least _ of wax.
A. 1mm
B. 2 mm
C. 3 mm
D. 4 mm

A

B. 2 mm

86
Q

The angle formed between the cutting facet where they met at the cutting edge is known as the “BEVEL ANGLE”, and is normally about:
A. 0 - 15 °
B. 5 - 10 °
C. 27 - 32 °
D. 45 °

A

C. 27 - 32 °

87
Q

Then angle Of ahoperfect and Optimum CUTTING ANGLE is obtained when the sides of the wedge knife are inclined
A. 5 degree angle
B. 10 degree angle
C. 15 degree angle
D. 27 degree angle

A

C. 15 degree angle

88
Q

To prevent uneven sections, or alternate thin and thick sections, the knife should be inclined with ____ clearance angle from the cutting plane so that the cutting facet will not compress the block during the process of cutting.
A. 0 to 5 degree angle
B. 5 to 10 degree angle
C. 5 to 15 degree angle
D. 10 to 15 degree angle

A

B. 5 to 10 degree angle

89
Q

It involves the removal of gross nicks on the knife edge, to remove blemishes, and grinding the cutting edge of the knife on a stone:
A. Honing
B. Stropping
C. Both of these
D. None of these

A

A. Honing

90
Q

The knife is then tumed over, and the other surface is again drawn forward, edge first, with a HEEL TO TOE
A. Honing
В. Stropping
C. Both of these
D. None of these

A

A. Honing

91
Q

It is used for manual sharpening when cutting edge has been rendered blunt or nicked; this type usually gives the best result:
A. Fine carborundum
B. Arkansas
C. Belgium yellow
D. None of these

A

C. Belgium yellow

92
Q

True of stropping, EXCEPT:
A. Process whereb; the bur formed during honing is removed
B. Cutting edge of the knife is polished
C. Done in a heel to toe direction
D. Requires around 40-120 double strokes

A

C. Done in a heel to toe direction

93
Q

Microtome for cutting paraffin embedded tissues, and is the MOST COMMON type used for routine work:
A. Rocking microtome
B. Rotary microtome
C. Sliding microtome
D. Freezing microtome

A

B. Rotary microtome

94
Q

Microtome for cutting serial sections of large blocks of paraffin embedded tissues, SIMPLEST TYPE among the different types of microtome:
A. Rocking microtome
В. Rotary microtome
C. Sliding microtome
D. Freezing microtome

A

A. Rocking microtome

95
Q

Microtome for cutting CELLOIDIN embedded sections:
A. Rocking microtome
B. Rotary microtome
C. Sliding microtome
D. Freezing microtome

A

C. Sliding microtome

96
Q

Microtome for cutting sections for electron microscopy:
A. Rocking microtome
В. Rotary microtome
C. Freezing microtome
D. Ultrathin microtome

A

D. Ultrathin microtome

97
Q

For cutting unembedded frozen sections: RELEASES CARBON DIOXIDE THAT FREEZES TISSUES
A. Rocking microtome
B. Rotary microtome
C. Freezing microtome
D. Ultrathin microtome

A

C. Freezing microtome

98
Q

It is recommended for cutting paraffin embedded sections on a rotary microtome:
А. Biconcave knife
В. Plane-concave knife
C. Plane-wedge knife
D. None of these

A

А. Biconcave knife

99
Q

It is recommended for frozen sections or for cutting extremely hard and tough specimens embedded in paraffin blocks, using a base-sledge type or sliding microtome:
A. Biconcave knife
B. Plane-concave knife
C. Plane-wedge knife
D. None of these

A

C. Plane-wedge knife

100
Q

These knives are used to cut block for electron microscopy (EM):
A. Disposal blades
B. Steel knives
C. Diamond or glass knives
D. Magnetic blades

A

C. Diamond or glass knives

101
Q

For routine works, paraffin sections are usually cut between in thickness for histologic procedures.
A. 2 to 3 micra
B. 4 to 6 micra
C.10 to 15 micra
D. 0.5 micra

A

B. 4 to 6 micra

102
Q

Celloidin sections are usually cut between
in thickness. USING SLIDING MICROTOME
A. 2 to 3 micra
B. 4 to 6 micra
C. 10 to 15 micra
D. 0.5 micra

A

C. 10 to 15 micra

103
Q

Primary application of frozen sectioning:
A. Rapid diagnosis during surgery
B. Demonstration of lipids and carbohydrates
C. Enzyme histochemistry
D Immunofluorescent and immunohistochemical staining

A

A. Rapid diagnosis during surgery

104
Q

The cryostat is an apparatus used in fresh tissue microtomy. It consists of a microtome, kept inside a cold chamber which has been maintained at a temperature of:
А. 20 °C
В. -20 °C
C. 4 °C
D. -4 °C

A

В. -20 °C

105
Q

Temperature of the flotation water bath:
A. 35 to 37 °C
B. 45 to 50 °C
C. 55 to 60 °C
D. At boiling point

A

B. 45 to 50 °C

106
Q

It the most commonly used adhesive for paraftin sections.
A. Plasma
B. Gelatin
C. Starch paste
D. Mayer’s egg albumin

A

D. Mayer’s egg albumin

107
Q

It is added to Mayer’s egg albumin to prevent the growth of molds:
A. Gelatin
B. Glycern
C. Egg white
D. Thymol

A

D. Thymol

108
Q

This is widely used as a section adhesive
immunohi stochemistry:
A. Mayer’s egg albumin
B. Gelatin, 1%
C. Dried albumin
D. Poly-L-lysine

A

D. Poly-L-lysine

109
Q

Coated slides are very useful in cytology, particularly cytospin preparations of proteinaceous or bloody material.
A. Gelatin
B. Poly-L-lysine
C. Plasma
D. APES (3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane)

A

D. APES (3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane

110
Q

FREEZE-DRYING is a special way of preserving tissues by rapid freezing (quenching) of fresh tissue and subsequently removing ice water molecules (desiccation) by a physical process of transferring the still frozen tissue block in a vacuum at a higher temperature (sublimation). Which of the following is the correct procedure?
A. Quenching at -40°C, sublimation at -160°C
В. Quenching at -160°C, sublimation at -160°C
C. Quenching at -40°C, sublimation at -40°C
D. Quenching at -160°C, sublimation at -40°C

A

D. Quenching at -160°C, sublimation at -40°C

111
Q

Instead of being subjected to dehydration in an expensive vacuum drying apparatus, frozen tissue is fixed in ROSSMAN’S FORMULA or in 1% acetone and dehydrated in absolute alcohol.
A. Freeze-drying
B. Freeze-substitution
C. Both of these
D. Either of these

A

B. Freeze-substitution

112
Q

Tissue is soft when block is trimmed:
A. Incomplete fixation
В. Incomplete dehydration
C. Incomplete clearing
D. Incomplete impregnation

A

A. Incomplete fixation

113
Q

Xylene turns milky as soon as tissue is placed in it:
A. Incomplete fixation
В. Incomplete dehydration
C. Incomplete clearing
D. Incomplete impregnation

A

В. Incomplete dehydration

114
Q

Tissue is opaque, section cutting is difficult due to the presence of alcohol.
A. Incomplete fixation
В. Incomplete dehydration
C. Insufficient clearing
D. Incomplete impregnation

A

C. Insufficient clearing

115
Q

AIR HOLES found during trimming:
A. Incomplete fixation
B. Incomplete dehydration
C. Insufficient cleanng
D. Incomplete impregnation

A

D. Incomplete impregnation

116
Q

Frozen tissue crumbles and comes off the block holder when cut:
A. Tissue is too hard
B. Knife blade is too thin
C. Freezing is not adequate
D. Tissue is frozen too hard

A

C. Freezing is not adequate

117
Q

Frozen tissue chips into fragments when cut:
A. Tissue is too hard
B. Knife blade is 100 thin
C. Freezing is not adequate
D. Tissue is frozen too hard

A

D. Tissue is frozen too hard

118
Q

A process of giving color to the sections by using simple solutions of aqueous or alcoholic dyes (methylene bue, eosin):
A. Direct staining
B. Indirect staining
C. Progressive staining
D. Regressive staining

A

A. Direct staining

119
Q

process whereby the action of the dye is intensified by adding another agent or mordant.
A. Direct staining
B. Indirect staining
C. Progressive staining
D. Regressive staining

A

B. Indirect staining

120
Q

With this technique, the tissue is first overstained, and the excess stain is removed or decolorized from unwanted parts of the tissue, until the desired intensity of color is obtained.
A. Direct staining
В. Indirect staining
C. Progressive staining
D. Regressive staining

A

D. Regressive staining

121
Q

Common NUCLEAR stains:
1. Neutral red
2. Hematoxylin
3. Methylene blue
4. Eosin
A. 1 and 3
В. 2 and 4
C. 1, 2 and 3
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

A

C. 1, 2 and 3

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