Author Question: A thin slice of brain tissue created by a microtome is often referred to as a brain A) fragment. ... (Read 55 times)

sjones · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

A thin slice of brain tissue created by a microtome is often referred to as a brain

A) fragment.
B) cut.
C) section.
D) view.
E) segment.

Question 2

The fine details of neuron structure in a brain section can be revealed by

A) bathing the section in mounting medium.
B) immersing the tissue in a stain that dyes neuron components.
C) immersion in xylene.
D) fixation in albumin.
E) visual examination of the raw brain section under a microscope.

Jmfn03 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: C

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B
Rationale: The fine details of neuron structure in a brain section can be revealed by immersing the tissue in a stain that dyes neuron components.