Histologic Techniques Flashcards
most commonly used staining method?
hematoxylin and eosin
which of H and E is acidic
E
which of H and E is basic
H
4 types of tissue in the body
- epithelium
- connective tissue
- nerve tissue
- muscle tissue
steps of tissue processing
- Collection
- Fixation
- Dehydration
- Clearing
- Infiltration (58-60C)
- Embedding
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2 methods of fixation
chemical and freezing
which fixation methods for light microscopy?
chemical and freezing
which fixation method for electron microscopy?
chemical
which fixation method takes less time?
freezing
dehydration
penetration of the clearing agent»_space; replaces water with organ solvent (ethanol/acetone)
what are some artifacts of dehydration?
- extraction of lipids
- tissue shrinkage
clearing
clearing agent is removed with toluene/xylene»_space; makes tissue clear
which step takes the longest time?
embedding
which tissues use microtome?
paraffin-embedded
which tissues use ultramicrotome?
upon-embedded
which tissues use cryostat?
frozen tissue
which microscope has a steal blade
microtome
which microscope has a glass/diamond knife?
ultramicrotome
what is the significance of mounting?
- minimizes damage
- eazes handling
in histology what is the net charge of proteins
positive
in histology what is the net charge of nucleic acids
negative
where is the nucleic acids most concentrated
nucleus
what is the charge of a basic dye?
positive
what does the basic part of basic dye mean?
color of basic dye is in basic radical
what does a basic dye bind to?
negative charged tissues (RNA,DNA)
what are negative charged tissues said to be?
basophilic
what is the charge of an acidic dye?
negative
what does the acidic part of acidic dye mean?
color of acidic dye is in acid radical