What occurs during the 'infiltration' step of tissue processing?
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Correct answer: The tissue is saturated with molten paraffin wax
Infiltration involves placing the cleared tissue into warm, liquid paraffin. The wax fills the spaces previously occupied by the clearing agent, providing internal support for the tissue during sectioning.
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