Adhesive and Staining

Question 1

Drying oven

[temp]

Answer 1

5˚C higher than MP of wax

Question 2

[6] Tissue adhesives

[A1C, PSR]

Answer 2

1. Albumin (Mayer’s egg albumin)
2. 1% Gelatin
3. Cellulose
4. Poly-L-Lysine
5. Sodium salicate
6. Resin

Question 3

Disadvantage of use: background staining.

[tissue adhesives]

Answer 3

Albumin (Mayer’s egg albumin)

Question 4

[3] Components of Albumin (Mayer’s Egg Albumin)

[EGT]

Answer 4

1. Egg white
2. Glycerol
3. Thymol

Question 5

Adhesive

[components of albumin]

Answer 5

Egg white

Question 6

To increase viscosity and prevent drying.

[components of albumin]

Answer 6

Glycerol

Question 7

Prevent growth of molds.

[components of albumin]

Answer 7

Thymol

Question 8

Disadvantage: stains with different dyes

[tissue adhesives]

Answer 8

1% Gelatin

Question 9

Provides firmer attachment than albumin.

[tissue adhesives]

Answer 9

1% Gelatin

Question 10

Gently heated to melt.

[tissue adhesives]

Answer 10

1% Gelatin