The preparation of thin slices involves several steps:
Fixation: This step preserves the tissue's structure by using chemicals like formaldehyde. Embedding: The tissue is embedded in a medium like paraffin wax to support it during slicing. Sectioning: A microtome is used to cut extremely thin sections of the embedded tissue. Mounting: The thin slices are placed on glass slides. Staining: Stains are applied to highlight different components of the tissue.
