Blood Clot #1
by Science Photo Library
Title
Blood Clot #1
Artist
Science Photo Library
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
Blood clot, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Red blood cells (erythrocytes, red) are trapped within a fibrin protein mesh (cream). The fibrin mesh is formed in response to chemicals secreted by platelets (light pink), fragments of white blood cells. Clots are formed in response to cardiovascular disease or injuries to blood vessels. A white blood cell (dark pink) is also seen.
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September 12th, 2018
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