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moongchi

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on: Jun 22, 2018
Which of the following techniques can reveal the three-dimensional detail of the cells within a brain section?
 
  a. transmission electron microscopy
  b. staining produced by methylene blue
  c. scanning electron microscopy
  d. an anterograde labeling method
  e. computational tomography

Question 2

Which of the following is true of confocal laser scanning microscopy?
 
  a. This technique is limited to a magnification of X100.
  b. The confocal laser scanning microscope uses an electron beam to scan a thin slice of tissue.
  c. The procedure can be used to visualize living brain cells.
  d. This technique can only be used for tissue subjected to formalin.
  e. This technique has less resolution than does light microscopy.


dyrone

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

Answer: c. scanning electron microscopy

Answer to Question 2

Answer: c. The procedure can be used to visualize living brain cells.


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