Dehydration Flashcards

1
Q

Important requirement when using alcohol for dehydration

A

Ascending grade of alcohol

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2
Q

Dehydrant used for section and smear

A

Triethyl phosphate

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3
Q

Triethyl phosphate causes

A

Minimal shrinkage

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4
Q

Toxic by inhalation, ingestion, and skin contact

A

Cellosolve

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5
Q

Other term for cellosolve

A

Ethylene Glycol Monoethyl Ether

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6
Q

Organs affected by Cellosolve

A

Urinary
Reproductive
Fetal

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7
Q

Cellosolve is combustible at what temp

A

110-120 F

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8
Q

Dehydrant that decomposes upon exposure to sunlight

A

Cellosolve

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9
Q

Used as dehydrant and clearing agent but is TOXIC

A

Dioxane

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10
Q

Other term for dioxane

A

Diethylene dioxide

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11
Q

Hasten dehydration time

A

37 deg cel. temp

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12
Q

Eye and skin irritant, has offensive odor

A

THF (tetrahydrofuran)

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13
Q

Rapid Acting, Evaporates easily, highly flammable

A

Acetone

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14
Q

Acetone is used for dehydrating…

A

Urgent biopsies

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15
Q

Non toxic, fast acting dehydrant

A

Ethanol

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16
Q

Dehydrant used for plants and animals

A

Butanol

17
Q

Purpose of phenol in alcohol bath

A

Act as tissue softener
Used for hard tissues w/o calcium