Level: 1

Semester: I

• Module Name : Normal Human body

Profession :

Lecturer of Histology & cell biology

E-mail:

dr.osama784@yahoo.com

Academic hours:

Saturday (10 A.M : 2 P.M)

Dr. Osama Ibraheim Ramadan

1)Types of special stains.

2)Uses of special stains.

Learning outcomes

By the end of lecture, the student should

be able to:

1) Know the Basic Terminology.

2) Identify the history of histology

3) Understand :

A. How cells and tissues are arranged

in the normal organ system of the

body.

B. Why we study Histology.

Special stains

Def.: Used in addition to H & E staining

to selectively stain cells and cellular

components

Used when needed

Gives information on:

A. Presence of certain class of

molecules

B. Their localization

C. Number of molecules present

Special stains

Can be grouped into: Stains for detection of microorganisms Connective tissues and lipids Carbohydrates Amyloid Minerals, pigments and miscellaneous

Types of Special stains