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What is the purpose of fixation in tissue processing?
To prevent autolysis and preserve tissues permanently
Who are the professionals responsible for tissue processing and making glass microscopic slides?
Histotechnologists
Which fixative comes closest to preserving tissues in a life-like state?
Formaldehyde
What is the purpose of dehydration in tissue processing?
To remove water from the tissues
Which alcohol concentration is used for dehydration just before mounting the tissue on glass slides?
Alcohol 100%
Learn about the techniques used in histology laboratories to process tissues from the body for microscopic examination. This includes the preparation of microscopic slides for diagnosis of disease processes.
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