Which of the following will result in 'scored' or 'split' sections where a line runs through the entire ribbon?
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Correct answer: A nick in the knife or hard grit in the tissue block
Vertical scratches or splits in the ribbon are typically caused by a damaged cutting edge (nick) or a hard contaminant, such as a calcium deposit or a staple, embedded within the tissue block.
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