How Do Histologists Identify Different Tissue Types?
Histologists identify tissue types based on their cellular composition, arrangement, and function. For example:
Epithelial tissue - characterized by tightly packed cells forming continuous sheets. Connective tissue - identified by its extracellular matrix and types of fibers, such as collagen and elastin. Muscle tissue - recognized by elongated cells and the presence of actin and myosin filaments. Nervous tissue - distinguished by neurons and supporting glial cells.
