| 1. | The laser microtome is an instrument for contact-free slicing.
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| 2. | Other samples may require sectioning ( with a microtome ) and staining.
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| 3. | The flywheel in many microtomes can be operated by hand.
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| 4. | The flywheel in newer models is often integrated inside the microtome casing.
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| 5. | Typical cut thickness achievable on a sledge microtome is between 1 and 60 �m.
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| 6. | In a rotary microtome, the knife is typically fixed in a horizontal position.
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| 7. | The typical cut thickness for a rotary microtome is between 1 and 60 �m.
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| 8. | The laser microtome has the ability to slice almost every tissue in its native state.
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| 9. | This instrument is a common microtome design.
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| 10. | This is necessary in order to obtain soft sections of the bone using the microtome.
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