Question 1
What is the primary purpose of a cryostat in histology?
Correct Answer:
To section frozen tissue at controlled low temperatures
Question 2
What temperature range is typically maintained inside a cryostat cabinet for routine soft tissue sectioning?
Correct Answer:
-15°C to -25°C
Question 3
Which embedding medium is most commonly used to support tissue for frozen sections in a cryostat?
Correct Answer:
Optimal Cutting Temperature (OCT) compound
Question 4
What is the primary advantage of frozen sections over routine paraffin-embedded sections?
Correct Answer:
Rapid preparation time enabling intraoperative diagnosis
Question 5
Which type of tissue component is BEST demonstrated using frozen sections rather than paraffin-embedded sections?
Correct Answer:
Lipids and neutral fats
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