Anatomy & Physiology: The Unity of Form and Function, 7th Edition

Published by McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN 10: 0073403717
ISBN 13: 978-0-07340-371-7

Chapter 5 - Section 5.1 - Study Guide - Assess Your Learning Outcomes - Page 173: 1

Answer

An alternative name for histology is microscopic anatomy.

Work Step by Step

Histology is the study of the characteristics of the cells of a tissue by examining stained sections under a microscope. The microscope magnifies features and enables the researcher/student to see structures that are too small to be seen with the naked eyes.
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