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Knowledge: Describe tissue and organ microscopic structure. Outline the principles of various types of microscopy, the workflow from tissue to histological section, and the principles of histochemical staining. Outline risk and safety in the workflow. Outline embryonic and fetal development.
Skills: Label histological images. Make a labelled sketch of a histological specimen. Identify tissues by microscopy. Label microscope components. Identify key cell features from electronmicrographs. Identify key fixed animal tissues by gross inspection. Recognise histochemical stains.
Application:
Demonstrate the setting up and checking of a microscope for Köhler illumination. Follow a written protocol for a histological staining technique (including safe working practices).
Complete an objective description of fixed animal tissues suitable for inclusion on a histology submission form. Trim in fixed animal tissues ready for processing, including completion of relevant parts of a submission form. Make a 'touch-preparation' onto a histology slide, using fresh tissue.
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Basic tissue histology: epithelium; connective tissues (including blood, bone and cartilage); muscles; and nerves. Organ system overview and histology. Principles and types of microscopy. Laboratory workflow and safety. Section production and staining methods. Embryology, including fertilisation, early embryonic development and fetal development.