Clearing Flashcards
1
Q
also known as dealcoholization
A
clearing
2
Q
colorless and most commonly used clearing agent
A
xylene
3
Q
clearing time for xylene
A
30 mins to 1 hr
4
Q
may be used as a substitute for xylene or benzene
A
toluene
5
Q
better at preserving tissue structure
A
toulene
6
Q
its use for clearing purposes is therefore strongly discouraged
A
benzene
7
Q
used for clearing of tissues during embedding process
A
chloroform
8
Q
recommended for tough tissues
A
chloroform
9
Q
used to clear both paraffin and celloidin sections during the embedding process
A
cedarwood oil
10
Q
clearing time for cedarwood oil
A
2-3 days
11
Q
for clearing embryos, insects and very delicate specimens
A
aniline oil
12
Q
causes minimun shrinkage of tissues
A
clove oil
13
Q
slow and difficult
A
clove oil
14
Q
unsuitable for routine
A
clove oil
15
Q
has highly toxic effects
A
carbon tetrachloride
