On which of the following specimens do you primarily use Sudan stains?
A)nerve tissue
B)fat
C)muscle fibers
D)bone

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Fat
Sudan stains are used for the purpose of staining and demonstrating fats such as triglycerides, lipids, phospholipids and lipoproteins since they have a high affinity to fats. Specific Sudan stains can be Sudan black and Sudan IV. The other three types of specimens are not effectively demonstrated by a Sudan stain.

On Which of the Following Specimens Do You Primarily Use