Your Instructor Gives You an Unknown Organ for You to Examine

question 70

Multiple Choice

Your instructor gives you an unknown organ for you to examine and identify through microscopy. What should you do first with the sample?

• A) fix it with preservative
• B) stain it to enhance contrast
• C) cut it into sections
• D) examine it for artifacts

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Definitions:

Dystrophy

A group of disorders that involve muscle weakness and loss of muscle mass due to genetic or biochemical abnormalities.

Panic Disorder

A psychiatric disorder characterized by unexpected and repeated episodes of intense fear accompanied by physical symptoms that may include chest pain, heart palpitations, shortness of breath, dizziness, or abdominal distress.

Ventromedial Hypothalamus

A region of the brain involved in regulating hunger, fullness, and the body's energy balance.

Lateral Hypothalamus

A region of the brain that plays a key role in controlling hunger and thirst by regulating appetite and energy balance.