Histological Interpretation Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 2 methods of obtaining tissue for studying?
A
Biopsy - thin section from needle
Resection - whole organ or part of an organ taken out
2
Q
What is stained by haematoxylin?
A
Nuclei - purple/blue
3
Q
What is stained by eosin?
A
Cytoplasm and extracellular matrix - pink/red