Introduction Decalcification is a critical preparatory step in histology, particularly for hard tissues such as bone and teeth, which contain large amounts of calcium that make them challenging to section. Read More …
Decalcification
Author: Ms. Sangeeta Gourh
Fixatives
Introduction A histological fixative is a chemical substance used to preserve biological tissues from decay, maintaining the structure of cells and tissues for microscopic examination. Fixatives stabilise the tissue, preventing Read More …
Blood Vessels
Introduction Blood vessels deliver nutrients, oxygen and hormones to cells of the body and remove metabolic waste products and CO2 from them through blood. Exchange of these substances takes place Read More …
Preparation of 200 mL of 70% (v/v) ethyl alcohol
Introduction In histopathology, the use of alcohol solutions is crucial for preserving and fixing biological tissues. Alcohol, specifically ethyl alcohol, is widely used for tissue fixation, dehydration, and in various Read More …
Introduction to Histopathology
Introduction Introduction of Histopathology is the branch of pathology involving microscopic examination of biological tissues to observe the appearance of diseased cells and tissues in fine detail. It is a Read More …