What Techniques are Used in Histology to Study Hormones?
Several histological techniques are employed to study hormones and their effects on tissues:
Light Microscopy: Used to observe the general structure and organization of endocrine tissues. Electron Microscopy: Provides detailed images of cellular and subcellular structures, helping to understand hormone synthesis and secretion at the ultrastructural level. Immunohistochemistry: Utilizes antibodies specific to hormones to visualize their presence and distribution in tissues. In Situ Hybridization: Detects specific hormone mRNA, indicating active hormone production at the transcriptional level.
