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Which step in histotechnology is considered the most critical?
Which step in histotechnology is considered the most critical?
- Clearing
- Dehydration
- Microtomy
- Fixation (correct)
What happens if fixation is not adequate?
What happens if fixation is not adequate?
- The tissues become dehydrated
- The tissues become infiltrated
- The tissues become clear
- The other processes will be inadequate (correct)
When should fixation be carried out for surgical pathology?
When should fixation be carried out for surgical pathology?
- During removal of the tissues
- No fixation is needed for surgical pathology
- Before removal of the tissues
- After removal of the tissues (correct)
What does fixation do to the treated tissues?
What does fixation do to the treated tissues?
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What is the purpose of immersing tissue sections or smears in a fixative fluid?
What is the purpose of immersing tissue sections or smears in a fixative fluid?
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