Histotechnology- Embedding questions with correct answers

What is the purpose of embedding? CORRECT ANSWER-hold tissue; orient tissue Why do we want the tissue held? CORRECT ANSWER-so we can cut very thin sections and it has more stability Why do we orient tissue? CORRECT ANSWER-so that the view the pathologist has is optimal for diagnosis List the two types of Embedding media CORRECT ANSWER-Water-soluble and water-insoluble List examples of water-soluble media CORRECT ANSWER-Carbowax, gelatin, agar, OCT What is carbowax used for? CORRECT ANSWER-CNS What is gelatin and agar used for? CORRECT ANSWER-cytology; thin sections; double embedding What is OTC used for? CORRECT ANSWER-frozen sections Why would be use a Water-soluble media? CORRECT ANSWER-if the tissue would be damaged by heat