BRAIN
Grey matter
At low magnification, sections of the cerebral cortex show numerous nuclei belonging to neurons and neuroglial cells, as well as a smaller number of nuclei of capillary endothelial cells.
Most neuronal cell bodies can be recognized by their large, approximately spherical nuclei, which contain relatively pale chromatin and often a prominent nucleolus. When you hover the cursor over the image or click on it, the neuronal nuclei are highlighted in blue.
In this preparation, the neuronal cytoplasm is not very distinct because it is stained pink, similar to the surrounding tissue. The large pink areas between the cell bodies consist mainly of neuronal processes, particularly axons and dendrites. A few less intensely stained fibers, probably axons, can also be distinguished.
The slender blood capillaries are highlighted in red.
