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Histology. Microscopy used in this course. Light Microscopy ( LM ) – paraffin embedded, 7 micron sections, specific stains Transmission Electron Microscopy ( TEM ) – plastic embedded, 70 millimicron sections, heavy metals (electron-dense) stains
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Histology Microscopy used in this course
Light Microscopy (LM) – paraffin embedded, 7 micron sections, specific stains • Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) – plastic embedded, 70 millimicron sections, heavy metals (electron-dense) stains • Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) – critically point dried, gold coated
Epithelium Simple Epithelium
Simple Squamous Mesothelium
Simple Columnar (cross section) with Goblet Cells (arrow)
Epithelium Stratified Epithelium
Pseudostratified Epithelium with Cilia and Goblet Cells (Respiratory Epithelium)
Transitional Epithelium with rounded binucleated surface cells
Gap Junction 2 nM gap between membranes Connexin molecules Open pores for ions, molecules, etc
TEM of Zonula Adherens (red arrows) TEM of a Desmosome (blue arrow)
Summary of the maintenance of cell shape by junctions and cytoskeletal elements