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yoroshambo

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Dyes such as cresyl violet are useful for staining
 
  A) dying neurons.
  B) axons of passage.
  C) glial cells.
  D) newly formed neurons.
  E) cell bodies.

Question 2

Which of the following does not belong with the other four?
 
  A) producing a lesion within the brain
  B) visual examination of a stained section
  C) cutting the brain
  D) staining the brain
  E) fixation of the brain



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: E
Rationale: Dyes such as cresyl violet are useful for staining cell bodies.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A
Rationale: Producing a brain lesion is distinct from the other terms which involve histology.



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