Discuss mercury pigmentation. i.e. it’s appearance and how can it be removed.

Select the true statements regarding fixation.

Methods that can be used to remove black acid hematin (formalin pigment) from tissue include:Check all that apply

Briefly explain what happens if picric acid remains in tissue when it is embedded?

The endpoint of decalcification can be determined by:Check all that apply

Which of the following is characteristic of picric acid?Check all that apply

Which of the following infiltrating agents would be used for electron microscopy?

List five (5) factors that influence fixation.

A substance, such as collagen, that autofluoresces naturally within the tissue is referred to as a:

Gluteraldehyde is not the recommended fixative for a periodic acid-Schiff stain because: