Spleen, low magnification (10x objective lens)


This survey view of a section from the spleen shows: (1) the thick capsule of dense connective tissue; (2) numerous collagenous trabeculae, stained light red, which penetrate deep into the pulp; several areas of white pulp, stained blue-purple; and numerous areas of red pulp, stained deep red.
 
Stain = H&E.

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