Cerebellum Slide 077-2

This microscopic image displays the gray and white matter of the cerebellum with distinct staining. The gray matter, appearing dark pink, contains numerous neuron cell bodies, including Purkinje cells, which are large and arranged in a distinct layer. The surrounding molecular and granular layers contribute to the dense cellular appearance. The white matter, stained dark purple, consists mainly of myelinated axons, forming a branching pattern known as the arbor vitae. The contrast between the dark pink and dark purple regions clearly defines the structural organization of the cerebellum.