10 Questions
Fixation is carried out to prevent autolysis and preserve tissues permanently in as life-like a state as possible.
True
Dehydration of tissues is usually done with a series of alcohols, starting from 70% and ending with 100%.
True
Formaldehyde is the only perfect fixative available for tissue processing.
False
Histotechnologists are the individuals responsible for processing tissues and making microscopic slides.
True
The purpose of clearing is to remove the water from the tissues.
False
What is the purpose of fixation in tissue processing?
To preserve tissues permanently in as life-like a state as possible and prevent autolysis.
Why is formaldehyde not considered a perfect fixative?
There is no perfect fixative, though formaldehyde comes the closest.
What is the purpose of dehydration in tissue processing?
To remove the water from the tissues.
Who are the individuals responsible for processing tissues and making microscopic slides?
Histotechnologists.
What is the final step in tissue processing after dehydration?
Clearing.
Test your knowledge of the preparation of cells and tissue for microscopic study with this quiz on histotechniques. Learn about the techniques used to process tissues for diagnosis and microscopic examination in the histology laboratory.
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