What are the Histological Markers of Osmotic Imbalance?
Histologically, cells experiencing osmotic imbalance may exhibit abnormal shapes, sizes, and staining patterns. For instance, cells in a hypotonic environment may appear enlarged and paler due to dilution of intracellular contents. Conversely, cells in a hypertonic environment may appear shrunken and densely stained. The presence of vacuoles or disrupted organelles can also indicate osmotic stress.
