Histology study guide Lecture 1

Predominant Technique for light microscopy blocks support the tissue structure and enable very thin sections to be cut and mounted onto microscope slides for analysis.

Are used for the evaluation of non-decalcified bone, devices such as stents or bone pins, and implanted material such as a suture. Get a clearer view of tissue than the paraffin section. expansive.

Refers to the process where there is a rapid tissue section cooled with a cryostat to provide an immediate report of the tissue sample. expansive.

Skin is a highly heterogeneous tissue. Intra-dermal structures include hair follicles, arrector pili muscles, epidermal specializations

You can see the external section of the structure.

Able to see the secretion and organs.

It is the most widely used stain in medical diagnosis and is often the gold standard