Acid-Base Homeostasis and Disorders
Q: The anion gap is calculated as: (Na+) - (Cl- + HCO3-).
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Alcohol (the dehydrant) and paraffin wax are not miscible. A clearing agent like xylene acts as a bridge: it mixes with the alcohol in the tissue and is, in turn, replaced by molten wax, allowing proper infiltration.
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