Exam 5: Staining

Eosin is a red acid dye available in three forms. What form of eosin is most commonly used as a stain for highlighting cytoplasmic material in the samples?

This stain solution is commercially prepared. This is prepared with the mixture of saturated solutions of methylene blue in alcohol, potassium hydroxide and distilled water. What is this staining solution?

These are dyes that are derived from the hydrocarbon Benzene. These are collectively known as?

What is the stain recommended for staining Nissl granules or chromophilic bodies?

The most commonly used fluorochrome to demonstrate DNA and RNA in fresh or fixed tissues is?

What type of stain is particularly employed for staining cartilage, connective tissues, epithelial mucins, mast cell granules, and Amyloid?

Synthetic dyes are sometimes known as:

This is a substance that serves as a link or bridge to make the staining reaction possible when it is taken up by the tissue.

What is an adequate solvent used for Oil Red O and Sudan Black stains?

This stain produces a rapid and permanent coloration of lipids?

This type of stain is derived from certain Lichens which are normally colorless?

All of the following are metachromatic dyes, except:

What is the stain used for metallic impregnation?

It is a valuable stain for plasma cells? What is this stain?

What specific type of stain is acid mucin?

All of the following are Romanowsky stains except for:

What is the purpose of 10 ml ethyl alcohol in Harris Hematoxylin staining solution?

Eosin is a red dye available in how many forms?

Which of the following statements is not true about Mayer's Hematoxylin?

This fluorescent stain is used to demonstrate acid mucins. What do you call this stain?