Which of the following statements regarding the limitations of H&E stain is correct?
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Correct answer: H&E poorly shows basement membranes, elastic fibers, and some pigments
While H&E is excellent for general tissue morphology, it poorly stains elements like basement membranes, elastic or reticular fibers, lipids, or certain pigments; these require special stains for accurate visualization.
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