Histopath Lab Quiz Flashcards
All vital cellular processes stop when the cell or tissue is fixed. Which statement is true?
A. Some vital processes are still on like the cell redox action.
B. The statement above is true, all vital cellular processes stop when tissue is fixed.
C. No, tissue processes does not stop at all after fixation.
D. None of the above.
B. The statement above is true, all vital cellular processes stop when tissue is fixed.
2. What is the optimal pH for best fixation of tissues for biopsy? A. Alkaline range B. Acidic range C. Neutral range D. Semi acidic range.
C. Neutral range
- What will happen if fixation will not happen in the optimal pH range?
A. Some tissue proteins will be denatured and cell structure will be distorted.
B. Fixation will still occur, but will not be of optimal results.
C. Fixation will be a failure and tissue/cell will undergo autolysis.
D. None of the above.
A. Some tissue proteins will be denatured and cell structure will be distorted.
4. Fixation of surgical specimens is traditionally carried out at room temperature specifically. A. 35-36 C B. 24-25 C C. 20-23 C D. 18-20 C
B. 24-25 C
- If Urgent biopsies are considered and faster fixation is required, what will be the best action to do.
A. Heat up formaldehyde up to 50 C to speed up reaction,
B. Freeze tissue up to -5 C and thaw at room temp.
C. Heat up formaldehyde up up 60 C to speed up reaction.
D. Freeze tissue up to -10 C and thaw at room temp.
C. Heat up formaldehyde up up 60 C to speed up reaction.
- What are the risks of performing tissue fixation at a higher temperature.
A. Some tissue proteins will be denatured and cell structure will be distorted.
B. Fixation will still occur, but will not be of optimal results.
C. Fixation will be a failure and tissue/cell will undergo autolysis.
D. None of the above.
A. Some tissue proteins will be denatured and cell structure will be distorted.
7. Which of the following are the composition of 10% Formalin used commonly in laboratories? I. Formaldehyde 40% Ill. Distilled water II. Glutaraldehyde 3% IV. Tap water
A. land Il
b. l and Ill
c. all of the above
d. Il and Ill
b. l and Ill
8. Which of the following are the composition of 10% Buffered Formalin used commonly in laboratories? I. Formaldehyde 40% phosphate II. Na dihyrogen phosphate Ill. Distilled water IV. Sodium hydrogen phosphate V. Disodium hydrogen
A. land Il
b. I, Il AND Ill
c. all of the above
d. All except IV.
d. All except IV.
- What is the advantage of using buffered formalin compared to the normal formalin.
A. Buffered formalin is much faster in fixation time.
B. Buffered formalin is less toxic than normal formalin.
C. Buffered formalin does not form pigments.
D. Buffered formalin forms pigments.
C. Buffered formalin does not form pigments.
10. The maximum effectiveness of fixation is noted to be: A. 10 times the tissue volume. C. 15 times the tissue volume. B. 20 times the tissue volume. D. 25 times the tissue volume.
B. 20 times the tissue volume.
11. Aside from heat, what are the different ways of increasing the rate of fixation A. Agitation B. Microwave C. Vacuum D. All of the above
D. All of the above
12. It is the process of removing water from inter cellular and extra cellular compartments of the tissue. A. Dehydration B. Fixation C. Decalcification D. Impregnation
A. Dehydration
13. Water + Wax = A. Impermeable B. permeable C. Miscible D.Immiscible
D.Immiscible
14. Xylene + Wax = A. Impermeable B. permeable C. Miscible D.Immiscible
C. Miscible
15. Alcohol + Wax = A. Impermeable B. permeable C. Miscible D.Immiscible
D.Immiscible
- What is the proper way to dehydrate tissue?
A. Place in a decreasing concentration of alcohol.
C. Place directly in absolute alcohol.
B. Place in a increasing grade of alcohol.
D. Place in Xylene and Chloroform.
B. Place in a increasing grade of alcohol.