The Liver Under the Microscope (OCR A Level Biology)

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The Liver Under the Microscope

  • Histology (also known as microscopic anatomy or microanatomy) is the branch of biology that studies the microscopic anatomy of biological tissues
  • The histology of the liver can be studied by staining sections of liver tissue and viewing them under a microscope
  • These stained samples can then be examined for drawing and labelling
  • Some example labelled diagrams of stained liver tissue are shown below

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Alistair graduated from Oxford University with a degree in Biological Sciences. He has taught GCSE/IGCSE Biology, as well as Biology and Environmental Systems & Societies for the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. While teaching in Oxford, Alistair completed his MA Education as Head of Department for Environmental Systems & Societies. Alistair has continued to pursue his interests in ecology and environmental science, recently gaining an MSc in Wildlife Biology & Conservation with Edinburgh Napier University.