Gaseous Exchange Collection

Anatomy of Organs Engraving
Engraved illustrations of Anatomy of the Fasciae, Integuents, and Organs of Mastication and Respiration from Iconographic Encyclopedia of Science, Literature and Art, Published in 1851

Lung tissue, TEM
Lung tissue, coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM). A single alveolus is at center. At top right is a pulmonary capillary containing a red blood cell (red) and a platelet (yellow)

Lungs and bronchial tree, artwork
Lungs, computer artwork. Both the bronchial tree, the network of airways serving both lungs, and the overall shape of the lungs, is shown here

Yeast and sugar solution turned into froth of carbon dioxide (anaerobic respiration)

Fish gills, SEM C015 / 8613
Fish gills. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of filaments from fish gills. These filaments provide a large surface area for the exchange of carbon dioxide for oxygen

Fish gills, SEM C015 / 8663
Fish gills. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of filaments from fish gills. These filaments provide a large surface area for the exchange of carbon dioxide for oxygen

Fish gills, SEM C015 / 8661
Fish gills. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of filaments from fish gills. These filaments provide a large surface area for the exchange of carbon dioxide for oxygen

Fish gills, SEM C015 / 8660
Fish gills. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of filaments from fish gills. These filaments provide a large surface area for the exchange of carbon dioxide for oxygen

Yew Tree Leaf Surface (SEM)
Yew tree leaf surface. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the surface of the leaf of an English yew (Taxus baccata)

Yew Leaf Stomata (SEM)
Yew stomata. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of stomata (pores) on the surface of the leaf of an English yew (Taxus baccata)

Pine needle surface, SEM C015 / 5167
Pine needle surface. Coloured environmental scanning electron micrograph (ESEM) of the surface of a pine needle (Pinus sp.) showing stomata (red)

Tomato leaf, SEM C015 / 5173
Tomato leaf. Coloured environmental scanning electron micrograph (ESEM) of the surface of a tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) leaf

Tomato leaf stoma, SEM C015 / 5174
Tomato leaf stoma. Coloured environmental scanning electron micrograph (ESEM) of a stoma (centre) on the surface of a tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) leaf

Tomato leaf, SEM C015 / 5172
Tomato leaf. Coloured environmental scanning electron micrograph (ESEM) of the surface of a tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) leaf

Tobacco leaf, SEM C015 / 5171
Tobacco leaf. Coloured environmental scanning electron micrograph (ESEM) of the surface of a tobacco (Nicotiana sp.) leaf

Pine needle stoma, SEM C015 / 5168
Pine needle stoma. Coloured environmental scanning electron micrograph (ESEM) of a stoma (red) on the surface of a pine needle (Pinus sp.)

Closed stoma on Kalanchoe leaf, SEM C016 / 4428
Closed stoma on Kalanchoe leaf. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a leaf from the succulent Kalanchoe blossfeldiana, showing a closed stoma (centre)

Closed stoma on Kalanchoe leaf, SEM C016 / 4427
Closed stoma on Kalanchoe leaf. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a leaf from the succulent Kalanchoe blossfeldiana, showing a closed stoma (centre)

Closed stoma on Kalanchoe leaf, SEM C016 / 4424
Closed stoma on Kalanchoe leaf. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a leaf from the succulent Kalanchoe blossfeldiana, showing a closed stoma (centre)

Spiderwort leaf surface, light micrograph
Spiderwort lead surface. Light micrograph of a stomata (centre and bottom right) on the lead of a spiderwort (Tradescantia sp.) plant

Chickens egg outer shell detail, SEM
Chickens egg outer shell detail, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Hard-shelled eggs are produced by birds and some reptiles. The shell protects the growing embryo inside

Clams gill, SEM
Clams gill, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). The gill is the respiratory organ of a clam, being responsible for extracting oxygen from the water

Lung, X-ray
Lung. Coloured bronchography (X-ray) of a healthy human lung. A contrast medium has been added to show the network of airways (green) in the right lung

Lung alveoli, SEM
Lung alveoli. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of alveoli (air spaces) in the lungs. Blood vessels containing erythrocytes (red blood cells) are also seen

Alveolar cell, TEM
Alveolar cell. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a section through a type II alveolar cell. This cell is found in the alveoli (air sacs) of the lungs

Lung blood vessel, SEM
Lung blood vessel. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of blood vessels around alveoli (air spaces, dark brown) in the lungs. Erythrocytes (red blood cells) are seen in the blood vessel

Bronchial tree, computer artwork. The human bronchial tree is the network of airways serving both lungs. The trunk of the tree is the trachea (windpipe, top centre)

Lungs, computer artwork. Both the bronchial tree, the network of airways serving both lungs, and the overall shape of the lungs, is shown here

Plant stomata, artwork
Plant stomata. Artwork of a section through a leaf showing a stoma (black and grey, upper centre). Stomata are pores in the epidermis of the leaf and the site of gaseous exchange in the plant

Lung alveolus blood supply, artwork. The alveoli (air sacs) are the site of gaseous exchange in the lungs. Carbon dioxide from de-oxygenated red blood cells (blue) passes from the capillaries

Mint leaf surface, SEM
Mint leaf surface. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the surface of a mint (Menta sp.) leaf. The white structures are oil glands

Feverfew leaf surface, SEM
Feverfew leaf surface. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a stoma on the leaf of a feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium) plant

Lung alveolus, artwork
Lung alveolus, computer artwork. Alveoli are the site of gas exchange in the lungs of mammals, where oxygen is taken up and carbon dioxide released

Soft rush stem, light micrograph
Soft rush stem. Fluorescent light micrograph of a cross section through pith from a soft rush (Juncus effusus) stem. The star-shaped aerenchyma tissue (upper frame)

Lung alveoli and red blood cells, TEM
Lung alveoli and red blood cells. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a section through lung alveoli (blue) and red blood cells (red)

Lung alveoli and blood cells, TEM
Lung alveoli and blood cells. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a section through lung alveoli and blood cells

Ivy stem, SEM
Ivy stem. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the surface of an ivy plant stem. The star- shaped trichomes, a type of modified hair cell, may function in preventing water loss

Sunflower leaf, SEM
Sunflower leaf. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the underside of a sunflower leaf (Helianthus annuus). The green and yellow structures are trichomes

Closed stoma, SEM
Closed stoma. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a closed stoma (centre) on the leaf surface of the succulent Kalanchoe (Kalanchoe blossfeldiana)

Tomato leaf surface, SEM
Tomato leaf surface. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the surface of a tomato leaf (Lycopersicon esculentum). It is covered in trichomes (red), which secrete oil, and hairs

Leaf stomata, light micrograph
Leaf stomata. Light micrograph of a vertical section down through the surface of a leaf from a Scots pine tree (Pinus sylvestris)

Plant pores, SEM
Plant pores. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of stomata (pores) on the pistil of a bellflower (Adenophora sp.). Stomata are the site of gaseous exchange, or respiration

Bronchial tree and lungs, artwork
Bronchial tree. Computer artwork representing a human bronchial tree and lungs. The human bronchial tree is the network of airways serving both lungs

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"Gaseous Exchange: The Intricate Dance of Life" In this captivating engraving, we delve into the fascinating world within living organisms. The intricate anatomy of organs comes to life, revealing the remarkable mechanisms that enable survival. Firstly, we witness a mesmerizing transformation as yeast and sugar solution ferment, producing a froth brimming with carbon dioxide through anaerobic respiration. This process highlights how even in the absence of oxygen, life finds ingenious ways to sustain itself. Moving on to the bronchial tree artwork series, we are transported into the realm of mammals' respiratory system. These branching passageways intricately connect our lungs to every corner of our bodies, ensuring efficient gas exchange. With each breath we take, oxygen fills our lungs while carbon dioxide is expelled – an essential dance that keeps us alive. But it's not just mammals who possess such incredible adaptations; fish too have their own unique method for gaseous exchange. Through scanning electron microscopy (SEM), we explore fish gills in astonishing detail. These delicate structures allow water rich in oxygen to flow over them while extracting precious O2 molecules and releasing CO2 back into their watery environment. The enchanting images captured by SEM C015/8613/8663/8661/8660 showcase nature's ingenuity at its finest – a testament to evolution's ceaseless quest for survival strategies. Gaseous exchange serves as a reminder that life is interconnected and constantly adapting to its surroundings. Whether it be through intricate anatomical engravings or microscopic wonders revealed under SEMs lens - these snapshots offer glimpses into the awe-inspiring beauty hidden within every breath taken by living organisms around us.