Serous salivary gland

🩺 Before you name anything

Let's start by taking a deep breath and looking at the slide on low power. Notice the overall architecture; it's a collection of small, densely packed units. These are your serous acini. Now, focus on the texture and colour. The acini should appear darker and granular due to the serous nature of the cells. This is your key feature. A common mistake is jumping straight to high power and getting lost in the details. Instead, identify the acini first, then look for the ducts. While ducts are present in both serous and mucous glands, the darker, granular cytoplasm of the acini confirms you're looking at a serous salivary gland. Stay calm and methodical, and you'll do well.