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Which step in the fixation process is considered the most critical?
Which step in the fixation process is considered the most critical?
What is the primary purpose of fixation in tissue preparation?
What is the primary purpose of fixation in tissue preparation?
Which process follows fixation in tissue preparation?
Which process follows fixation in tissue preparation?
What happens if fixation is not adequate in tissue preparation?
What happens if fixation is not adequate in tissue preparation?
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Which fixative is recommended for fixation of surgical specimens at room temperature?
Which fixative is recommended for fixation of surgical specimens at room temperature?
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Which fixative is composed of mercuric chloride and glacial acetic acid?
Which fixative is composed of mercuric chloride and glacial acetic acid?
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Which fixative is suitable for cytoplasmic fixation?
Which fixative is suitable for cytoplasmic fixation?
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Which fixative is recommended for histochemical studies?
Which fixative is recommended for histochemical studies?
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Which fixative is recommended for the preservation and storage of surgical, post-mortem, and research specimens?
Which fixative is recommended for the preservation and storage of surgical, post-mortem, and research specimens?
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Which fixative is the best for preserving iron pigments and elastic fibers?
Which fixative is the best for preserving iron pigments and elastic fibers?
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Which fixative is recommended for routine post-mortem tissues?
Which fixative is recommended for routine post-mortem tissues?
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Which fixative is commonly used for electron microscopy?
Which fixative is commonly used for electron microscopy?
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Which fixative is recommended for fixing adrenal glands in vapor form?
Which fixative is recommended for fixing adrenal glands in vapor form?
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Which fixative completely permeabilizes cell membranes?
Which fixative completely permeabilizes cell membranes?
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Which fixative is pale yellow in color and can cause blindness with direct contact?
Which fixative is pale yellow in color and can cause blindness with direct contact?
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Which fixative is not recommended as a morphological fixative for tissue blocks due to shrinkage and poor preservation effects?
Which fixative is not recommended as a morphological fixative for tissue blocks due to shrinkage and poor preservation effects?
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Which fixative is recommended for connective tissue samples in trichrome staining?
Which fixative is recommended for connective tissue samples in trichrome staining?
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Which fixative is an excellent micro anatomic fixative for pituitary, BM, spleen, and liver, but can produce brown pigment if fixed for more than 24 hours?
Which fixative is an excellent micro anatomic fixative for pituitary, BM, spleen, and liver, but can produce brown pigment if fixed for more than 24 hours?
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Which fixative is recommended for tumor biopsies (skin) and is composed of mercuric chloride, sodium trichloroacetic acid, and formaldehyde?
Which fixative is recommended for tumor biopsies (skin) and is composed of mercuric chloride, sodium trichloroacetic acid, and formaldehyde?
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Which fixative is recommended for the use of BM biopsy, specifically for normal and abnormal cell types of bone marrow?
Which fixative is recommended for the use of BM biopsy, specifically for normal and abnormal cell types of bone marrow?
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Which fixative is commonly used for fixing blood, tissue films, and smears, but cannot be mixed with chromic acid or potassium dichromate?
Which fixative is commonly used for fixing blood, tissue films, and smears, but cannot be mixed with chromic acid or potassium dichromate?
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Which fixative is the most rapid fixative, commonly used for fixing chromosomes and brain tissues for the diagnosis of rabies?
Which fixative is the most rapid fixative, commonly used for fixing chromosomes and brain tissues for the diagnosis of rabies?
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Which fixative can be used for rapid diagnosis, fixes and dehydrates at the same time in the frozen section room, and is used to fix sputum?
Which fixative can be used for rapid diagnosis, fixes and dehydrates at the same time in the frozen section room, and is used to fix sputum?
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Which fixative is recommended for fixing mucopolysaccharides and nuclear proteins, and can produce fair results after conventional processing if fixation time is kept very short?
Which fixative is recommended for fixing mucopolysaccharides and nuclear proteins, and can produce fair results after conventional processing if fixation time is kept very short?
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Which of the following is NOT a method used for washing out excess fixative?
Which of the following is NOT a method used for washing out excess fixative?
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What is the purpose of decalcification?
What is the purpose of decalcification?
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Which decalcifying agent should be changed regularly during the decalcification process?
Which decalcifying agent should be changed regularly during the decalcification process?
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What is the purpose of secondary fixation?
What is the purpose of secondary fixation?
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Which of the following is NOT a factor that affects fixation?
Which of the following is NOT a factor that affects fixation?
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What is the disadvantage of heat fixation using a microwave?
What is the disadvantage of heat fixation using a microwave?
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