Within a steam autoclave,the _____ cycle precedes the _____ cycle.
A)drying; heat-up
B)depressurization; sterilizing
C)heat-up; sterilizing
D)sterilizing; heat-up

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The heat-up cycle precedes the sterilizing cycle in a steam autoclave. During the heat-up cycle, steam is generated and the chamber is preheated to the desired temperature. Once the desired temperature is reached, the sterilizing cycle begins and the items to be sterilized are exposed to the high-pressure steam. After the sterilizing cycle is complete, the autoclave may also include a post-sterilizing drying cycle or cooling cycle before the chamber is depressurized and the autoclave can be safely opened.

Within a Steam Autoclave,the _____ Cycle Precedes the _____ Cycle

Within a Steam Autoclave,the _ Cycle Precedes the _ Cycle