How are Spectral Properties Utilized in Histological Staining?
Histological staining techniques rely on the spectral properties of stains and dyes to provide color contrast to tissues. Commonly used stains such as hematoxylin and eosin absorb light at different wavelengths, thereby imparting distinct colors to different cellular components. Hematoxylin typically stains cell nuclei blue, while eosin stains the cytoplasm and extracellular matrix pink.
