During section cutting, the sections fail to form ribbons due to the surfaces and edges of the block that are not parallel. What could be the best possible remedy for this?
A)Repeat impregnation
B)Repeat paraffin impregnation, and re-embed
C)Re-trim the block
D)Repeat the whole procedure

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Re-trim the block
During section cutting, the section fails to form ribbons due to the surfaces and edges of the blocks that are not parallel and the best possible remedy for this is to re-trim the block. All the other remedies presented can delay the process of cutting. Although, the other choices can be done, they are not the best and most efficient remedy to do.

During Section Cutting, the Sections Fail to Form Ribbons Due