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Author Question: Formalin is useful in histology because it A) softens the brain tissue for slicing. B) halts the ... (Read 49 times)

oliviahorn72

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on: Jun 22, 2018
Formalin is useful in histology because it
 
  A) softens the brain tissue for slicing.
  B) halts the enzyme process that breaks down brain tissue after death.
  C) quickly removes blood from the gut.
  D).stains for neuron nuclei.
  E) .bleaches the brain tissue.

Question 2

Stereotaxically guided lesions in humans have been used to treat
 
  A) Alzheimer's disease.
  B) Parkinson's disease.
  C) Balint's syndrome.
  D) angina pectoris.
  E) schizophrenia.


amcvicar

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B
Rationale: Stereotaxically guided lesions in humans have been used to treat Parkinson's disease.


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