The basic steps in simplified sectioning typically include:
1. Fixation: Preserving the tissue to prevent decay and maintain its structure. 2. Embedding: Enclosing the tissue in a medium like paraffin to support it during sectioning. 3. Sectioning: Cutting thin slices of the embedded tissue using a microtome. 4. Staining: Applying dyes to enhance contrast and highlight specific structures. 5. Mounting: Placing the sections on slides for microscopic examination.
