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Fixation is carried out to prevent autolysis and preserve tissues permanently in as life-like a state as possible.
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%.
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.
Formaldehyde is the only perfect fixative available for tissue processing.
False
Histotechnologists are the individuals responsible for processing tissues and making microscopic slides.
Histotechnologists are the individuals responsible for processing tissues and making microscopic slides.
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The purpose of clearing is to remove the water from the tissues.
The purpose of clearing is to remove the water from the tissues.
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What is the purpose of fixation in tissue processing?
What is the purpose of fixation in tissue processing?
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Why is formaldehyde not considered a perfect fixative?
Why is formaldehyde not considered a perfect fixative?
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What is the purpose of dehydration in tissue processing?
What is the purpose of dehydration in tissue processing?
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Who are the individuals responsible for processing tissues and making microscopic slides?
Who are the individuals responsible for processing tissues and making microscopic slides?
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What is the final step in tissue processing after dehydration?
What is the final step in tissue processing after dehydration?
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