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HT Histotechnician

Category - Microtomy

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Chino understands that the following are precautions to observe during stropping, except:
  1. Vegetable oil should be applied on the surface of the strop.
  2. Pressure applied during the initial strokes of stropping should be relatively light and gentle.
  3. Stopping in a quick and fast manner should be avoided.
  4. Mineral oil is never used since it damages the leather.
Explanation
Answer: A - Vegetable oil should be applied on the surface of the strop.

All of the following choices are correct about the precautions to observe during stropping, except for using vegetable oil on the surface of the strop. It is true that vegetable oil is used rather than mineral oils to avoid damaging the leather. However, vegetable oil should be applied in the backside of the strop and not on the surface of the strop.
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