LM of nerve cells with cytoplasmic basophilia. Nissl substance, which stains blue, occupies the cytoplasm. It indicates abundant ribosomes and RER, and thus protein synthesis. Lipofuscin (Lf)—a wear-and-tear pigmen—is also seen in one cell. 440×. H&E.
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