Capillary And Red Blood Cell
by Steve Gschmeissner/science Photo Library
Title
Capillary And Red Blood Cell
Artist
Steve Gschmeissner/science Photo Library
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
Capillary and red blood cell. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a longitudinal section through a capillary showing red blood cells (red) almost filling the lumen (inner space) of the capillary. Capillaries are the smallest blood vessels in the body, only a few micrometres across, just large enough for the passage of red blood cells. The capillary lining consists of endothelial cells (cyan). A basement membrane surrounds the capillary. Magnification: x1000 when printed 10 centimetres wide.
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February 16th, 2021
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