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02 Decalcification Flashcards

1
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a specialized connective tissue

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bone

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2
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the bone has a hard, rigid nature due to the inclusion of minerals in its ___ ___

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osteoid matrix

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3
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crystalline component of the bone

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hydroxyapatite

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4
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serves as a reservoir for a multitude of inorganic ions

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hydroxyapatite

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5
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interfere with the accurate evaluation an examination of histologic sections

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calcium (lime salt)

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6
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calcified specimen will not section properly due to the difference in ___ between ___ and ___

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densities
calcium
paraffin

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7
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T/F: calcium may be present in the arteriosclerotic vessel

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T

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8
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a procedure that removes calcium from calcified tissues

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decalcification

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9
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Decalcification happens after ___ and before ___

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fixation
impregnation

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10
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done to make the tissue soft enough to section in paraffin

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decalcification

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11
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this process makes the bone thin enough for histological observation

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grinding

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12
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in this process, the canaliculi and cell lacunae are well-seen

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ground sections

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13
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organic compounds capable of binding with certain metals

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chelating agents

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14
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chelating agents are typically very ___ and ___

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slow acting
gentle

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15
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chelating agents are used for ___ ___ and ___ studies

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electron microscopy
immunohistochemistry

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16
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a process whereby positively charged calcium ions are attracted to a negative electrode and subsequently removed from the decalcifying solution

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electrophoresis

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17
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this reduces the effects of decalcifying agents on staining

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post-decalcification

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18
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a tiny abnormal deposit of calcium salts that is often an indicator of cancer

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microcalcification

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19
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microcalcification is most common in which tissue sample?

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female breast

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20
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microcalcification appear as ___ ___ granular masses with lighter ___ ___

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dark purple
purple halos

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21
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the purple halos in the microcalcification is stained with ___

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hematoxylin

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22
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decalcifying agent:

for routine decalcification of large amounts of bony tissue

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acids

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23
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decalcifying agent (acid):

most common

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nitric acid

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24
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decalcifying agent (acid):

fastest

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nitric acid

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25
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decalcifying agent (acid):

recommended for routine purposes

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nitric acid

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26
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decalcifying agent (acid):

inhibit nuclear stain

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nitric acid

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27
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decalcifying agent (acid):

destroy tissues

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nitric acid

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28
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decalcifying agent (acid):

Perenyi’s fluid

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nitric acid

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29
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decalcifying agent (acid):

mot rapid decalcifying agent

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Phloroglucin-Nitric acid

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30
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In decalcification, acid must be removed by ___ changes of EtOH

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3

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31
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decalcifying agent (acid):

slower

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hydrochloric acid

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32
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decalcifying agent (acid):

greater distortion

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hydrochloric acid

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33
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decalcifying agent (acid):

good nuclear staining

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hydrochloric acid

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34
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decalcifying agent (acid):

Von Ebner’s fluid

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hydrochloric acid

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35
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decalcifying agent (acid):

slow

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hydrochloric acid

36
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decalcifying agent (acid):

greater distortion

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hydrochloric acid

37
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decalcifying agent (acid):

good nuclear staining

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hydrochloric acid

38
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decalcifying agent (acid):

Von Ebner’s fluid

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hydrochloric acid

39
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decalcifying agent (acid):

safer

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formic acid

40
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decalcifying agent (acid):

better nuclear staining

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formic acid

41
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decalcifying agent (acid):

recommended for routine decalcification of postmortem research tissues

A

formic acid

42
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decalcifying agent (acid):

the only weak acid used extensively as a primary decalcifying agent

A

formic acid

43
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in formic acid-sodium citrate solution, the citrate ___ decalcification by ___ the calcium

A

accelerates
chelating

44
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T/F: fixed specimens hastens decalcification

A

F (it slows down the digestion of cellular and other tissue components)

45
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fixed specimens are damaged by ___ exposure to ___ decalcifying agents

A

prolonged
acid

46
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the most common chelating agent

47
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chelating agent:

for detailed microscopic studies

48
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chelating agent:

binds calcium forming an insoluble non-ionized complex

49
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T/F: overexposure to EDTA can remove proteoglycans and weaken staining

50
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T/F: EDTA easily penetrates the tissue

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F (it penetrates tissue poorly)

51
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optimal binding pH of EDTA

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8 and above

52
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this hastens decalcification by removing calcium form formic acid containing-solution

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ion exchange resin

53
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in using ion exchange resin, the degree of decalcification can be measured by ___ or ___ method

A

physical
x-ray

54
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decalcifying agent:

shortened time for decalcification due to heart and electrolytic reaction

A

electrophoresis

55
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decalcifying agent:

dependent upon a supply direct current to remove calcium

A

electrophoresis

56
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decalcifying agent:

satisfactory for small bone fragments

A

electrophoresis

57
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T/F: one of the disadvantages of electrophoresis is that it can process only a limited number of specimens at a time

58
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T/F: electrophoresis is often used a routine decalcifying agent

A

F (not suited for routine daily use)

59
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optimum temperature for decalcification

60
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the recommended fluid to tissue volume ratio

61
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ideal time for decalcification

62
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the calcium ions that have been removed can saturate the solution around the specimen and prevent further decalcification if the solution is not ___ and ___ ___

A

agitated
change regularly

63
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too rapid removal of calcium can cause (4)

A

complete digestion of tissue
marked swelling
hydrolysis of bony matrix
poor staining capacity of the cell

64
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methods used to determine the extent of decalcification (4)

A

physical
mechanical
chemical
x-ray or radiological

65
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method used to determine the extent of decalcification:

physical: touching or bending the tissue with ___ to determine the consistency of tissues

A

fingers ><

66
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method used to determine the extent of decalcification:

diminished consistency and softer

67
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method used to determine the extent of decalcification:

vague and inaccurate

68
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method used to determine the extent of decalcification:

done by pricking the tissue

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mechanical

69
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method used to determine the extent of decalcification:

instrument used for mechanical method

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fine needle or a probe

70
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method used to determine the extent of decalcification:

produce needle tract artifacts

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mechanical

71
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method used to determine the extent of decalcification:

destroy important cellular details

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mechanical

72
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method used to determine the extent of decalcification:

most ideal, sensitive, and reliable

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radiological

73
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method used to determine the extent of decalcification:

detect even the smallest focus of calcium

A

radiological

74
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method used to determine the extent of decalcification:

very expensive

A

radiological

75
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T/F: radiological method of determining the extent of decalcification is for mercuric chloride-fixed tissues

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F (not used because of its radio-opacity)

76
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method used to determine the extent of decalcification:

simple, reliable, convenient

77
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method used to determine the extent of decalcification:

for routine purposes

78
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reagents used for the chemical method which detects calcium by precipitation

A

Ca(OH)2 or CaC2O4

79
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Chemical decalcifying solutions

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concentrated NH4OH
saturated (NH4)2C2O4

80
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method used to determine the extent of decalcification:

performed on the discarded fluid using litmus paper

81
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in the chemical method of determining the degree of decalcification, a clear solution means ___

A

complete decalcification

81
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in the chemical method of determining the degree of decalcification, a cloudiness or precipitation solution means ___

A

incomplete decalcification

82
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this shows a marked loss of nuclear haematoxyphilia

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over-decalcification

83
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T/F: over-decalcification can be presented at a strongly eosin-stained tissue

84
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reagents used for post-decalcification

A

saturated Li2CO3
5-10% NaHCO3

85
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Decalcified samples is stored in formol saline containing ___ ___ or PBS with ___ ___ at 4C

A

15% sucrose
15-20% sucrose

86
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tissue softeners used during decalcification (5)

A

Perenyi’s fluid
4% aqueous phenol
Molliflex
2% HCl
1% HCl in 70% alcohol

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