nt_05. Microglia
(Cerebral cortex, silver nitrate impregnation)
1. Identify microglial cells:
- are small, their nuclei are elongated and their cytoplasm is sparse;
- have many short branching processes;
- are found near neurons and may even be in touch with neighboring neurons.
2. The specimen is studied without drawing
3. Define and write significant features of the specimen