P1: Steps in Tissue Processing Flashcards
1
Q
Use of an ascending grade of alcohol
A
Dehydration
2
Q
To preserve the cellular structure and tissue architecture in a life-like manner.
A
Fixation
3
Q
Removal of water
A
Dehydration
4
Q
Cross-linking or proteins
A
Fixation
5
Q
Removal of dehydrating agent
A
Clearing
6
Q
Leaves tissue in a transparent manner.
A
Wax infiltration
7
Q
Makes the tissue quite hard and provides a suitable support.
A
Embedding
8
Q
Xylene
A
Clearing
9
Q
Osmium tetroxide
A
Fixation
10
Q
Chloroform
A
Clearing
11
Q
Paraffin wax
A
Wax infiltration
12
Q
Paraplast
A
Wax infiltration/Impregnation
13
Q
Clove oil
A
Clearing
14
Q
Dioxane
A
Dehydration
15
Q
Cellosolve
A
Dehydration
