beta oxidation pathway

What are the Histological Features of Tissues Involved in Beta Oxidation?

Tissues that are heavily involved in beta oxidation, such as the liver and skeletal muscles, display certain histological features:
- Liver: The liver cells, or hepatocytes, are rich in mitochondria. This is observable under the microscope as these cells typically have a granular cytoplasm due to the high mitochondrial content.
- Skeletal Muscle: Skeletal muscle fibers, especially type I (slow-twitch) fibers, are also rich in mitochondria. Histological staining techniques, such as succinate dehydrogenase staining, can highlight the high mitochondrial density in these fibers.

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