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HT Histotechnician

Category - Processing and Embedding

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This is the process whereby the clearing agent is completely removed from the tissue and is replaced by a medium that will completely fill all the tissue cavities.

Embedding
Impregnation
Mounting
Sectioning

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Answer: B - Impregnation
Impregnation is the process whereby the clearing agent is completely removed from the tissue and is replaced by a medium that will completely fill all the tissue cavities. Impregnation will give a firm consistency to the specimen and allowing easier handling and cutting of tissues without any damage. All the other terms in the choices do not accurately fit the definition of impregnation.

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