Protein Energy Malnutrition (PEM)
Q: What is the term for severe protein-energy malnutrition characterized by edema and a swollen belly?
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True. For the best preservation of cellular structure, tissue should be placed in fixative as soon as possible after removal from the body. Freezing causes ice crystal damage, and delay leads to autolysis, both of which distort morphology.
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