Dehydration

Question 1

Important requirement when using alcohol for dehydration

Answer 1

Ascending grade of alcohol

Question 2

Dehydrant used for section and smear

Answer 2

Triethyl phosphate

Question 3

Triethyl phosphate causes

Answer 3

Minimal shrinkage

Question 4

Toxic by inhalation, ingestion, and skin contact

Answer 4

Cellosolve

Question 5

Other term for cellosolve

Answer 5

Ethylene Glycol Monoethyl Ether

Question 6

Organs affected by Cellosolve

Answer 6

Urinary
Reproductive
Fetal

Question 7

Cellosolve is combustible at what temp

Answer 7

110-120 F

Question 8

Dehydrant that decomposes upon exposure to sunlight

Answer 8

Cellosolve

Question 9

Used as dehydrant and clearing agent but is TOXIC

Answer 9

Dioxane

Question 10

Other term for dioxane

Answer 10

Diethylene dioxide

Question 11

Hasten dehydration time

Answer 11

37 deg cel. temp

Question 12

Eye and skin irritant, has offensive odor

Answer 12

THF (tetrahydrofuran)

Question 13

Rapid Acting, Evaporates easily, highly flammable

Answer 13

Acetone

Question 14

Acetone is used for dehydrating…

Answer 14

Urgent biopsies

Question 15

Non toxic, fast acting dehydrant

Answer 15

Ethanol

Question 16

Dehydrant used for plants and animals

Answer 16

Butanol

Question 17

Purpose of phenol in alcohol bath

Answer 17

Act as tissue softener
Used for hard tissues w/o calcium