Histology (Natasha Notes)

Question 1

Process whereby tissue is immersed in isotonic salt solution, dissected, and examined under the microscope

Answer 1

Teasing or dissociation

Question 2

Process whereby >1mm tissue is placed on microscopic slide and forcibly compressed with another slide or with a cover slip

Answer 2

Squash preparation or crushing

Question 3

With an applicator stick or platinum loop, the material is rapidly and gently applies in a direct or zigzag line throughout the slide

Answer 3

Streaking

Question 4

Material is transferred to a clean slide ad gently spread into a moderately thick film by teasing the mucous strands apart with an applicator stick

Answer 4

Spreading

Question 5

Preparation smears of thick secretions

Answer 5

Pull-apart

Question 6

Special method of smear preparation whereby the surface of the freshly cut piece of tissue is brought into pressed directly on to the surface of a clean slide

Answer 6

Touch preparation or impression smear

Question 7

Primary application of frozen section

Answer 7

Rapid diagnosis

Question 8

Most rapid freezing agent

Answer 8

Nitrogen

Question 9

Freezes tissues in a forzen microtome

Answer 9

Carbon dioxide