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sc00by25

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The most common fixative of nerve tissue is
 
  a. saline.
  b. lidocaine.
  c. flurogold.
  d. kainic acid.
  e. formalin.

Question 2

Formalin is useful in the histology laboratory because it
 
  a. introduces microorganisms that help to decompose the brain after death.
  b. halts the enzyme process that breaks down brain tissue after death.
  c. quickly removes the blood from the brain.
  d. softens the brain tissue.
  e. produces a reversible lesion of the brain.


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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: e. formalin

Answer to Question 2

Answer: b. halts the enzyme process that breaks down brain tissue after death.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
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