5 Questions
What is the purpose of decalcification in the fixation process?
To remove calcium and lime salts from hard tissues
Which of the following are examples of calcium and lime salts mentioned in the text?
Calcium phosphate, calcium carbonate, calcium fluoride
What tool is used to cut bones before decalcification?
Saw
Which principle describes the process of decalcification?
INSOLUBLE calcium salts are converted into SOLUBLE calcium salts
Which of the following tissues are subjected to decalcification according to the text?
Teeth
Test your knowledge of the decalcification process with this quiz. Explore the steps involved in removing calcium and lime salts from hard tissues to prepare them for embedding and cutting. Identify the types of calcium and lime salts commonly found in tissues and understand their role in tissue hardness.
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