Which statement regarding the storage of your pig is the most correct?

A) The pig should be dried and then stored in a sealed bag.
B) The pig should be stored in a sealed bag covered in distilled water.
C) The pig should be stored in a sealed bag with exposed muscles covered with paper towels that have been dampened with fixative.
D) The pig should be stored on the dissecting pan without any coverings.


C
Explanation:
A) Always remoisten the body, skin, and other wrappings with fixative prior to storage and then place the pig in a sealed bag.
B) Never rinse the pig with water. Doing so will remove the preservative and promote the growth of mold. Always remoisten the body, skin, and other wrappings with fixative prior to storage.
D) Always remoisten the body, skin, and other wrappings with fixative prior to storage and then place the pig in a sealed bag.

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