The Purpose of Staining Cells on a Microscope Slide Is

question 56

Multiple Choice

The purpose of staining cells on a microscope slide is to ______.

• A)secure them to the slide
• B)kill them
• C)observe motility
• D)enlarge the cells
• E)add contrast to see them better

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Definitions:

Lacunae

Small cavities or spaces within tissues, particularly in bone and cartilage, where cells reside.

Epithelium

Tissue composed of layers of cells that line the cavities and surfaces of structures throughout the body, serving as a protective barrier or involved in absorption and secretion.

Small Intestine

Portion of the vertebrate digestive tract that extends from the stomach to the large intestine.

Lungs

Lungs are a pair of respiratory organs in the chest of vertebrates where blood is oxygenated.