A taper cut needle (as opposed to taper point needle) is best suited to which of the following tissues?
a. Friable tissue, such as liver or kidney
b. Tough, fibrous tissue
c. Delicate tissue that is easily penetrated
d. Any type of tissue, regardless of delicacy
ANS: B
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