Liver tissue is sectioned in the cryostat and the sections obtained are alternatively thick and thin. The most probable cause of this artifact is that the:

In the Gomori 1-step trichrome stain, collagen stains:

The staining mechanism in which metallic substances are selectively deposited on structures and made visible by reduction of the metal is called:

Microscopic examination of an H & E stained section reveals the presence of extraneous tumor cells. This is most likely caused by:

The major benefit of microwave processing is:

Acid solutions soften bone tissue by removing which of the following salts?

A poor fixative is characterized by:

The method most commonly used in cytology preparation of a sparsely cellular nongynecologic fluid specimen:

The function of the condenser on the light microscope is to:

The best fixative for blood smears is: