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The xylene solution in the processor appears to be cloudy. What is/are the correct action(s) to be taken?Check all that apply

Plastics, such as epoxy resin, is a preferred embedding medium for what specialized technique?

What is wrong in this picture (in regards to embedding)? Embed3.jpg

Cooling tissue immediately after orientation is important because:

Which embedding media is often used for large CNS specimens in a research setting?

This kidney section demonstrates what microtomy artifact? Microtomy5.jpg

Acetone can function as a/an:Check all that apply

Compare the photographs (left-initial result / right-final product). The spleen tissue on the left was overdehydrated/processed. What corrective action step was most likely taken to produce the outcome that is seen on the right? Microtomy9.jpg

Multiple tissue specimens should be embedded:

Multiple soft and mushy tissues are identified by an HT during embedding. Indicate the probable cause and briefly indicate what the next action from the HT should be.