Cilia (20x objective lens)


This image shows a section of trachea stained with hematoxylin and eosin. Cilia (arrow) are present on the apical surfaces of cells forming the epithelial lining of the trachea. Nuclei are stained purple with hematoxylin, whereas red blood cells are stained pink with eosin.

Stain: H&E


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