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ANA 311: Lab Techniques

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ANA 311 (Lab Techniques) is a 300 Level course at Afe Babalola University. Students preparing for ANA 311 exams on Testwiz get 518+ practice questions across 35 topics, including theory questions and topic summaries.

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Topics covered

Perfusion and Fixation ProceduresChemical Fixatives for HistologyTissue Processing and Autolysis PreventionLaboratory Techniques for Light MicroscopyDehydration and Clearing AgentsMicrotomy and Sectioning TechniquesInfiltration and Embedding MediaHistological Staining PrinciplesAnimal Sacrifice and Euthanasia ProtocolsAnesthesia Methods for Laboratory AnimalsCharging of Slides (Adhesive Coating Protocol)Microscopy+23 more

Sample questions

1. Which of the following is the PRIMARY purpose of using phosphate-buffered saline (PBS) during the perfusion process?

a.To harden the tissue for easier sectioning

b.To flush blood from the cardiovascular system

c.To stain the tissue for better visualization

d.To prevent the formation of formalin pigment

2. Which of the following fixatives is MOST appropriate for preserving glycogen and other carbohydrates?

a.Alcoholic formalin

b.10% neutral buffered formalin

c.Gendre's solution

d.Zenker's fixative

3. In the context of tissue processing, which of the following is NOT a consequence of incomplete dehydration?

a.Uneven staining results

b.Soft, mushy tissue blocks

c.Poor sectioning quality

d.Brittle tissue structure

4. A student observes that tissue sections are detaching from the glass slide during the staining process. Which of the following is the MOST likely cause?

a.Use of an incorrect counterstain

b.Excessive clearing in xylene

c.Failure to properly charge the slide

d.Insufficient baking of the slide

5. Which of the following statements regarding the use of Carnoy's solution is INCORRECT?

a.It is effective for the preservation of glycogen

b.It is suitable for the preservation of lipids

c.It is capable of lysing red blood cells

d.It provides good nuclear preservation

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