Microtomy Quiz

What is the primary purpose of microtomy?

• To freeze tissue samples

• To stain tissue samples

• To cut tissue into thin sections

• To embed tissue in paraffin

Which instrument is essential for cutting sections in microtomy?

• Spectrophotometer

• Microtome

• Incubator

• Centrifuge

What type of microtome is most commonly used in laboratories today?

• Sliding microtome

• Freezing microtome

• Rotary microtome

• Rocking microtome

Which microtome is specifically designed for cutting frozen sections?

• Freezing microtome

• Rotary microtome

• Ultrathin microtome

• Sliding microtome

What is the thickness of sections cut by a cryostat?

• 4 microns

• 20 microns

• 1-2 microns

• 10 microns

Which type of knife is used for cutting paraffin-embedded tissue blocks on a rotary microtome?

• Glass knife

• Diamond knife

• Plane-concave knife

• Biconcave knife

What is the main function of the ratchet feed wheel in a microtome?

• To control the temperature

• To move the tissue block towards the knife

• To adjust the knife angle

• To hold the tissue block

Which microtome is considered the most dangerous?

• Rotary microtome

• Sliding microtome

• Freezing microtome

• Rocking microtome

What is the purpose of honing a microtome knife?

• To polish the knife

• To sharpen the knife edge

• To remove nicks and irregularities

• To clean the knife

What is the recommended angle for the cutting edge of microtome knives?

• 15-20 degrees

• 20-25 degrees

• 27-32 degrees

• 30-35 degrees