How Are Nutritional Deficiencies Identified Using Histology?
Histology can be an invaluable tool for identifying nutritional deficiencies. For example, a deficiency in iron can lead to anemia, which is characterized by smaller-than-normal red blood cells (microcytosis) and reduced hemoglobin content. Similarly, a lack of vitamin D can lead to rickets or osteomalacia, conditions that are evident through histological examination of bone tissues showing poor mineralization.
