Embedding

Question 1

When dehydration is avoided, for histochemical and enzyme studies.

Answer 1

Gelatin.

Question 2

Used for impregnation without prior clearing of the tissue.

Answer 2

Ester wax.

Question 3

For large dense tissue blocks like bones and brain.

Answer 3

Paraplast.

Question 4

For embedding eyes.

Answer 4

Embeddol

Question 5

Suitable for enzyme histochemical studies.

Answer 5

Carbowax.

Question 6

For tissues with large hollow cavities and for hard and dense tissue like
bones and teeth.

Answer 6

Celloidin.