What Are the Histological Changes During Cellular Stress?
Histological examination can reveal various changes in stressed cells, such as:
- Cellular Swelling: Often a result of ionic imbalances. - Increased Granularity: Due to the accumulation of stress granules or misfolded proteins. - Apoptotic Bodies: Fragmented cell structures indicating programmed cell death. - Nuclear Changes: Chromatin condensation and nuclear fragmentation are hallmarks of apoptosis.
