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Fixation is the ____ of tissue shortly after taken from the body preventing ____ & ____.
Fixation is the ____ of tissue shortly after taken from the body preventing ____ & ____.
Preservation, Autolysis, Putrefaction
Criteria for a good fixative
Criteria for a good fixative
What is formalin buffered with?
What is formalin buffered with?
Sodium dihydrogen phosphate monohydrous, Disodium hydrogen phosphate anhydrous
What is the Lily's, Kardasiwiths and Picric Acid Method?
What is the Lily's, Kardasiwiths and Picric Acid Method?
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The picric acid method of the removal of formalin pigment says, " Bring to water, place in picric acid for 5mins to 2 hours & wash for 10-15 mins.
The picric acid method of the removal of formalin pigment says, " Bring to water, place in picric acid for 5mins to 2 hours & wash for 10-15 mins.
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What is the primary effect of both Carnoy's and Clarke's methods?
What is the primary effect of both Carnoy's and Clarke's methods?
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Which component is included in Helly's Method that is known to be toxic?
Which component is included in Helly's Method that is known to be toxic?
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What is the expected outcome of using Helly's Method on biological samples?
What is the expected outcome of using Helly's Method on biological samples?
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What do Carnoy's and Clarke's methods have in common?
What do Carnoy's and Clarke's methods have in common?
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Which of the following accurately describes the application of Helly's Method?
Which of the following accurately describes the application of Helly's Method?
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What effect does picric acid have on tissue when used in Bouins fixative?
What effect does picric acid have on tissue when used in Bouins fixative?
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Which component is primarily used in Zenkers fixation?
Which component is primarily used in Zenkers fixation?
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Why must picric acid be kept under a layer of water?
Why must picric acid be kept under a layer of water?
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Which characteristic is true about Bouins fixative?
Which characteristic is true about Bouins fixative?
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Which statement about picric acid is incorrect?
Which statement about picric acid is incorrect?
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Decalcification is the removal of calcium from teeth, bones, and other tissues.
Decalcification is the removal of calcium from teeth, bones, and other tissues.
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A good decalcifier must not affect the staining of the tissue.
A good decalcifier must not affect the staining of the tissue.
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An effective decalcifier must remove all calcium without altering the bone tissue.
An effective decalcifier must remove all calcium without altering the bone tissue.
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A poor decalcifier takes an inordinate amount of time to remove calcium from tissue, which is considered ____.
A poor decalcifier takes an inordinate amount of time to remove calcium from tissue, which is considered ____.
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The primary function of decalcification is to enhance the structural integrity of bone for detailed examination.
The primary function of decalcification is to enhance the structural integrity of bone for detailed examination.
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The process begins with selecting the appropriate ______ tissue.
The process begins with selecting the appropriate ______ tissue.
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The ______ step aims to preserve the tissue's structure for further processing.
The ______ step aims to preserve the tissue's structure for further processing.
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Decalcification is the core of the procedure, removing ______ from the bone tissue.
Decalcification is the core of the procedure, removing ______ from the bone tissue.
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A critical step to determine when decalcification is complete involves using red litmus and ______.
A critical step to determine when decalcification is complete involves using red litmus and ______.
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Neutralization ensures no adverse effects on the tissue from the chemicals used in the ______ process.
Neutralization ensures no adverse effects on the tissue from the chemicals used in the ______ process.
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What is a primary advantage of using acid decalcification?
What is a primary advantage of using acid decalcification?
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Which of the following is a disadvantage of acid decalcification?
Which of the following is a disadvantage of acid decalcification?
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Which method utilizes the principle of using acids to dissolve calcium salts?
Which method utilizes the principle of using acids to dissolve calcium salts?
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Which of the following methods is NOT part of acid decalcification?
Which of the following methods is NOT part of acid decalcification?
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What effect does a weak acid have in the decalcification process?
What effect does a weak acid have in the decalcification process?
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Which of the following statements accurately differentiates the advantages of RDO compared to other methods?
Which of the following statements accurately differentiates the advantages of RDO compared to other methods?
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Which disadvantage is unique to electrolysis compared to RDO and ion-exchange?
Which disadvantage is unique to electrolysis compared to RDO and ion-exchange?
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What is a common issue that can arise from the use of RDO?
What is a common issue that can arise from the use of RDO?
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Which characteristic makes ion-exchange a preferred choice over weaker acids?
Which characteristic makes ion-exchange a preferred choice over weaker acids?
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What key aspect is required for the effective use of ion-exchange?
What key aspect is required for the effective use of ion-exchange?
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What is a main advantage of using ROO as a decalcifier?
What is a main advantage of using ROO as a decalcifier?
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Which of the following is a disadvantage of using ROO as a decalcifier?
Which of the following is a disadvantage of using ROO as a decalcifier?
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What distinguishes Pereny's decalcifier from others?
What distinguishes Pereny's decalcifier from others?
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Which characteristic best describes citric acid as a decalcifier?
Which characteristic best describes citric acid as a decalcifier?
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What is a common misconception about the use of ROO?
What is a common misconception about the use of ROO?
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What are the main components of Jenkins's instrument?
What are the main components of Jenkins's instrument?
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Which of the following statements correctly describes the advantages of using Jenkins's instrument?
Which of the following statements correctly describes the advantages of using Jenkins's instrument?
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Which acid is used in the preparation of formic acid according to Gooding and Stewart?
Which acid is used in the preparation of formic acid according to Gooding and Stewart?
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Which of the following pairs are included in Jenkins's instrument?
Which of the following pairs are included in Jenkins's instrument?
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What is a correct understanding of the type of acid used in Jenkins's instrument?
What is a correct understanding of the type of acid used in Jenkins's instrument?
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