Embedding

Question 1

require smearing of inner mold with glycerine

Answer 1

plastic trays

Question 2

gives perfect blocks without trimming

Answer 2

peel away molds

Question 3

consisting of a series of interlocking plates resting on a fat metal base
○ advantage: embed many tissue at the same time

Answer 3

Compound Embedding Unit

Question 4

• consisting of L shaped strips made of heavy brass
• not often used in laboratory because - needs to assemble prior to use
  advantage: no definite size of block

Answer 4

Leuckhart’s non-disposable mold

Question 5

double embedding
- process of infiltrating tissue with_ and embedding with _

Answer 5

celloidin; paraffin

Question 6

provides superior results for light microscopy studies
- for extremely hard tissues like undecalcified bones

Answer 6

Plastic (RESINS) Embedding

Question 7

plastic resins embedding provides superior results for _

Answer 7

light microscopy studies

Question 8

fastest epoxy resin

Answer 8

spurr

Question 9

plastic resin originally introduced for EM

Answer 9

polyester

Question 10

extremely hydrophilic

Answer 10

Polyglyceryl methacrylate / GMA

Question 11

plastic resin considered ideal for undecalcified bones & hard tissues

Answer 11

Methyl Methacrylate / MMA

Question 12

other term of embedding

Answer 12

CASTING / BLOCKING