What are the Primary Techniques Used in Histology?
Histologists employ several techniques to prepare and examine tissues, including:
Fixation: Preserving tissue structure using chemicals like formalin. Embedding: Enclosing tissues in paraffin wax to allow thin slicing. Sectioning: Cutting thin tissue slices using a microtome. Staining: Applying dyes like hematoxylin and eosin to highlight different tissue components. Microscopy: Using light or electron microscopes to view stained tissue sections.
