The Most Commonly Used Stain for Identifying Nuclear Masses in Brain

question 22

Multiple Choice

The most commonly used stain for identifying nuclear masses in brain sections is

• A) 6-hydroxydopamine.
• B) cresyl violet.
• C) methylene blue.
• D) PHA-L.
• E) formaldehyde.

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Definitions:

Intradermal

Pertaining to an injection into the dermis layer of the skin, typically used for diagnostic or immunization purposes.

Eschar

A dry, dark scab or falling away of dead skin, typically resulting from a burn or wound healing process.

Taut

Stretched or pulled tight; not slack.

Dehiscence

The surgical complication in which a wound ruptures along a surgical incision, potentially leading to exposure of internal organs or tissues.