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What is the purpose of fixation in tissue processing?
What is the purpose of fixation in tissue processing?
- To prevent autolysis and preserve tissues permanently (correct)
- To remove water from the tissues
- To produce microscopic slides
- To dehydrate the tissues
Who are the professionals responsible for tissue processing and making glass microscopic slides?
Who are the professionals responsible for tissue processing and making glass microscopic slides?
- Pathologists
- Histologists
- Microbiologists
- Histotechnologists (correct)
Which fixative comes closest to preserving tissues in a life-like state?
Which fixative comes closest to preserving tissues in a life-like state?
- Water
- Sodium chloride
- Formal saline
- Formaldehyde (correct)
What is the purpose of dehydration in tissue processing?
What is the purpose of dehydration in tissue processing?
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Which alcohol concentration is used for dehydration just before mounting the tissue on glass slides?
Which alcohol concentration is used for dehydration just before mounting the tissue on glass slides?
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