Histopathology Instrumentation Quiz

What is the primary aim of tissue processing?

• To stain the tissue

• To embed the tissue in wax

• To remove water from tissues

• To cut the tissue into sections

Which of the following is a common embedding material?

• Gelatin

• Plastic

• Paraffin wax

• Agar

What is the function of a microtome?

• To stain tissue samples

• To cut thin slices of material

• To process tissue specimens

• To embed tissue in wax

Which type of microtome uses a vibrating blade?

• Sled microtome

• Vibratome

• Cryomicrotome

• Rotary microtome

What is the process of cryosectioning used for?

• Dehydrating tissue specimens

• Embedding tissue at room temperature

• Sectioning tissue at very low temperatures

• Staining tissue samples

What is the purpose of staining in histopathology?

• To embed tissue in a solid medium

• To provide artificial coloration for examination

• To cut tissue into thin sections

• To remove water from tissues

Which of the following is NOT a problem in embedding tissue?

• Incomplete fixation

• Slow cooling process

• Excessive staining

• Double layer formation

What is the function of an automated slide stainer?

• To cut tissue samples

• To process tissue specimens

• To stain slides automatically

• To embed tissue in wax

What is the first stage involved in tissue processing?

• Clearing

• Dehydration

• Impregnation

• Embedding

Which of the following microtomes is specifically designed for hard materials?

• Cryomicrotome

• Vibratome

• Saw microtome

• Rotary microtome