In this article we will discuss about the dissection of rat. Also learn about:- 1. Dissection of Alimentary System 2. Dissection of Circulatory System 3. Dissection of Venous System 4. The Arterial System 5. Dissection of Cranial Nerves 6. Dissection of Brain 7. Dissection of Neck Region 8. Dissection of Urinogenital System 9. The Urinary (Excretory) System 10. Dissection of [...]
Get the answer of: How to prepare a live specimen for microscopic study. A. Whole Mount Preparation: Killing and fixing: In case of live specimens they are to be killed. Killing must be instantaneous. This is done with chloroform, ether, acetone, alcohol, formalin, menthol, Bouin's fluid, etc. These chemicals serve as fixatives also. Specimens contracting or retracting suddenly in contact [...]
Here is a list of fixatives for microscopic study with its preparation. 1. Bouin's Fluid (aqueous): Reagents: Distilled water ………. 75 ml Picric acid Formaldehyde (Reagent grade) 40% ............ 25 ml Glacial acetic acid ................ 5 ml Preparation: Prepare a saturated solution of picric acid in distilled water. Add 25 ml formaldehyde to 75 ml saturated solution of picric acid [...]