Nissl stains (e.g.,cresyl violet)are frequently used to
A) study the fine details of axonal structure.
B) determine the general distribution of cell bodies in the nervous system.
C) study the contents of neural buttons.
D) identify axosomatic synapses.
E) study the responses of Nissl bodies to stimulation.

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Nissl stains are used to determine the general distribution of cell bodies in the nervous system. They stain the ribosomes and rough endoplasmic reticulum in the soma of neurons, allowing for their visualization under a microscope.

Nissl Stains (E.g.,cresyl Violet)are Frequently Used to