All biopsy specimens must be placed in a preservative to prevent changes in tissues. The most common preservative is a 10% ________ solution, which is a dilute solution of formaldehyde. 

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


formalin
The most commonly used preservative for biopsy specimens is 10% formalin.

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After you report a second-degree AV block, Mobitz type II, to a licensed practitioner, what should you prepare for?

A. A nuclear exercise stress test B. A code blue situation and application of a temporary pacemaker C. An ambulatory monitor and an echocardiogram D. An angiogram and laboratory tests

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An inflammation of the track in the eye that includes the iris, ciliary body, and choroid is called ________.

A. conjunctivitis B. glaucoma C. ptosis D. blepharitis E. uveitis

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The action of blood vessels constricting to slow the flow of blood is called _________________________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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