How is Moisture Content Controlled During Tissue Processing?
During tissue processing, moisture content is controlled through various stages such as fixation, dehydration, and clearing. Fixation preserves the tissue by cross-linking proteins, while dehydration removes water using increasing concentrations of alcohol. Clearing replaces the alcohol with a substance that is miscible with both the dehydrating agent and the embedding medium, ensuring that the tissue is adequately prepared for embedding.
