1 of 5000

|

metal prints capillary metal prints columnar epithelial cell metal prints epithelia metal prints epithelium metal prints goblet cell metal prints intestine metal prints microvilli metal prints microvillus metal prints small intestine metal prints villi metal prints villus metal prints tem metal prints coloured metal prints false-coloured metal prints colored metal prints

photographs capillary photos columnar epithelial cell photos epithelia photos epithelium photos goblet cell photos intestine photos microvilli photos microvillus photos small intestine photos villi photos villus photos tem photos coloured photos false-coloured photos colored photos

Add This Artwork to Your Favorites Collection

Comment

Add This Artwork to Your Favorites Collection

Comment

Small intestine villus, coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM). Columnar epithelial cells are in the periphery with microvilli at tips. Goblet cells are in the infoldings of the columnar epithelial cells. The central region of the villus is the lamina propia mucosa. Various connective cells with capillaries are nearby. The small intestine is the part of the gastrointestinal tract between the stomach and the large intestine. It is where most of the digestion and absorption of food takes place, via the villi, which increase its surface area. The villi have an outer epithelial cell layer (columnar epithelial cells) that possess many tiny microvilli. Microvilli are tiny finger-like projections, which increase the surface area available for absorption of nutrients such as lipids, proteins and fat-soluble vitamins. The microvilli have a rapid turnover of 3-4 days. Magnification: x265 when shortest axis printed at 25 millimetres.

Science Photo Library (SPL) is the leading source of science images and footage. Sourced from scientific and medical experts, acclaimed photographers and renowned institutions, our content is unrivaled worldwide. Outstanding quality, accuracy and commitment to excellence are deeply embedded in our DNA. Science Photo Library inspires creative professionals and delivers engaging content of the highest quality for a wide range of clients in a variety of sectors. Visit sciencephoto.com for more information and stay connected on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Vimeo.