What are the Histological Features of Fatty Acid Metabolism?
In histological sections, tissues involved in fatty acid metabolism exhibit distinct characteristics. Hepatocytes in the liver show prominent lipid droplets when stained with lipid-specific dyes. Adipocytes in adipose tissue appear as large, empty spaces due to the extraction of lipids during tissue processing. Muscle cells have numerous mitochondria, reflecting their high capacity for fatty acid oxidation.
