Histotechnology- Decalcification questions and answers

Histotechnology- Decalcification 2. Acid solutions act as decalcifies by removing which of the following salts? a. calcium b. lithium c. potassium d. sodium - correct answers calcium 1. The effect of acid decalcification is most noticeable in the staining of: - correct answers Nuclei 3. After completion of decalcification, the specimen should be rinsed in: - correct answers Water 4. The amount of time a bone needs to remain in the decalcifying solution does not depend on: a. density of bone b. solution strength c. processing schedule d. temperature - correct answers processing schedule 5. Which of the following is a chelating agent? a. ethylene diamine tetracetic acid b. phenol c. hydrochloric acid d. nitric acid - correct answers ethylene diamine tetracetic acid 6. To offset the hydrolysis of nucleic acids caused by decalcifying agents, fix bone marrow in: - correct answers Zenker 7. Which of the following methods is not used to test for completion of decalcification? a. chemical b. electrolysis c. physical d. radiographic - correct answers electrolysis 8. In which of the following methods does decalcifying solution not have to be changed? a. acid b. calcium oxide c. chelation d. ion-exchange - correct answers ion-exchange