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HT Histotechnician

Category - Processing and Embedding

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All of the following statements are true about the factors that influence the rate of decalcification, except:
  1. The rate of decalcification will depend upon the fixative used.
  2. The rate of decalcification will depend upon the structure of the specimen.
  3. The rate of decalcification will depend upon the volume and concentration of the solution used.
  4. The rate of decalcification will depend upon temperature.
Explanation
Answer: A - The rate of decalcification will depend upon the fixative used.

All of the statements above are true about the factors that influence the rate of decalcification such as the volume and concentration of the solution used, the structure of the specimen, and as well as by the temperature except for the fixative being used. The fixative used during fixation will not affect nor hasten decalcification process.
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