Histology
Histology studies how cells and extracellular matrix are arranged into tissues. Identify a specimen by multiple architectural features, rather than a single stain color.
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Epithelial tissue
Epithelia form surfaces and glands; classify by cell layers, shape and specializations such as cilia or keratinization.
Connective tissue
Fibroblasts and other resident cells are distributed within collagen, elastin and ground substance; bone, cartilage, blood and adipose tissue are specialized forms.
Muscle tissue
Skeletal, cardiac and smooth muscle differ in striation, cell shape, innervation and typical organization.
Nervous tissue
Neurons generate and transmit signals; glial cells contribute structural, metabolic and immune support in specific nervous-system locations.
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