Granulocyte Collection

Neutrophil engulfing MRSA, SEM C018 / 8596
Neutrophil engulfing MRSA. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a neutrophil white blood cell (green) engulfing methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus bacteria (MRSA, pink)

Basophil white blood cell. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a basophil white blood cell. Basophils are the smallest and rarest of the white blood cells

Phagocytosis of fungal spores, SEM
Phagocytosis of a fungus spore. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a neutrophil (blue) phagocytosing (engulfing and destroying) spores from the fungus Aspergillus fumigatus (red)

Myeloblast blood cell, light micrograph
Myeloblast blood cell. Light micrograph of blood cells, including a myeloblast, a precursor for a type of white blood cell (leucocyte). Myeloblasts differentiate into granulocytes

Promyelocyte blood cell, light micrograph. This blood cell (centre) is a precursor for a type of white blood cell called a granulocyte, formed by granulopoiesis in the bone marrow

Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia, micrograph
Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia. Light micrograph of blood cells sampled from a lymphatic ganglion in a case of chronic lymphocytic leukaemia, also called chronic lymphoid leukaemia (CLL)

Surrounding tissue becomes inflamed causing several systemic effects, such as vasodilation, mucous secretion, nerve stimulation and smooth muscle contraction

Antihistamine in histamine receptors blocking the allergic reaction

Scanning electron micrograph of a human neutrophil ingesting MRSA

Conceptual image of Basophils. Basophils are part of your immune system that normally protects your body from infection, but can also be partly responsible for your asthma symptoms

Granulocyte white blood cell, artwork F007 / 6427
Granulocyte white blood cell, computer artwork. Granulocytes are part of the immune system and are characterized by the presence of granules in their cytoplasm

Blood smear, light micrograph F005 / 6090
Blood smear. Light micrograph showing normal red and white blood cells. At upper centre is monocyte, at top right and centre right are neutrophils, at bottom right is a basoophil

MRSA and dead neutrophil, SEM C018 / 8601
MRSA and dead neutrophil. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus bacteria (MRSA, yellow) and a dead neutrophil white blood cell (red)

Neutrophil engulfing MRSA, SEM C018 / 8597
Neutrophil engulfing MRSA. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a neutrophil white blood cell (bottom) engulfing methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus bacteria (MRSA, yellow)

Acute bronchitis, light micrograph F006 / 9803
Acute bronchitis. Light micrograph of a section through a bronchus (airway) affected by acute bronchitis. The lumen is filled with pus (purple) consisting mainly of neutrophil white blood cells

Eosinophil white blood cell, TEM
Eosinophil white blood cell. Transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a section through an eosinophil white blood cell (leukocyte)

Basophil white blood cell, TEM
Basophil white blood cell. Transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of section through a circulating basophil cell. Basophils are the smallest and least common of the white blood cells

Chediak-Higashi syndrome, micrograph
Chediak-Higashi syndrome. Light micrograph of blood cells in a case of Chediak-Higashi syndrome. The cells include neutrophil white blood cells with abnormal granules

Granulocyte white blood cell, TEM
Granulocyte white blood cell. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a neutrophil granulocyte, a type of white blood cell

Acute leukaemia, light micrograph
Acute leukaemia. Light micrograph of blood cells from bone marrow in a case of acute leukaemia. These cells include a polynuclear degranulated basophil and myeloblasts

Granulocyte blood cells, light micrograph
Granulocyte blood cells. Light micrograph of two types of granulocytes, a type of white blood cell (leucocyte). At left is a neutrophil, with an eosinophil at right

Neutrophil white blood cell, illustration C018 / 0741
Neutrophil white blood cell, illustration. Neutrophils are the most abundant white blood cell in humans. They have a multi-lobed nucleus (dark purple)

Blood cells, illustration C018 / 0802
Blood cells. All cellular blood components originate from the same cell, the haematopoietic stem cell. The stem cell differentiates into two types of progenitor cells

Neutrophil engulfing MRSA, SEM C017 / 8301
Neutrophil engulfing MRSA. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a neutrophil white blood cell (purple) engulfing methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus bacteria (MRSA, yellow)

False colour TEM of a single neutrophil
False-colour transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a single neutrophil, the most common type of white blood cell. A prominent feature of a neutrophil is its multi-lobed nucleus (in red)

Phagocytosis of a yeast spore, SEM
Phagocytosis of a yeast spore. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a neutrophil (brown) phagocytosing (engulfing and destroying) a spore from the yeast Candida albicans (orange)

Immune system components
Immune system. Conceptual computer artwork of a man standing with his arms outstretched surrounded by components of the immune system. The skeletal system is seen, with the joints highlighted in red

Sickle cell anaemia. Artwork of red blood cells in sickle cell anaemia (drepanocytosis). The sickle- shaped red blood cells (some seen at upper left) contrast with normal red blood cells (rounded)

Neutrophils and Shigella bacteria, SEM
Neutrophils and Shigella bacteria. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of neutrophil white blood cells (large, yellow-green) and Shigella bacteria (orange, upper right)

Neutrophil white blood cell, SEM
Neutrophil white blood cell, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Neutrophils are part of the bodys immune response

Human blood cells, light micrograph
Human blood cells. Light micrograph of blood cells at a site of inflammation, showing red blood cells (erythrocytes, red) surrounded by many granulocytes (blue)

F / col TEM of myelocyte in bone marrow
False-colour transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a myelocyte from human bone marrow. A myelocyte is one of the series of precursor cells that gives rise to the granulocytes - the group of white

Neutrophil, SEM
Neutrophil. Coloured scanning electron micrograph of an activated neutrophil white blood cell from a patient with a urinary tract infection

Activated granulocytes, SEM
Activated granulocytes. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of activated granulocyte, or polymorphonucleocytes (PMNs), white blood cells

Activated granulocyte, SEM
Activated granulocyte. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of an activated granulocyte, or polymorphonucleocyte (PMN), white blood cell

Basophil white blood cells, artwork
Basophil white blood cells. Computer artwork of basophil white blood cells, showing their lobed nuclei (red). Basophils are the smallest and least common of the white blood cells

Eosinophil white blood cells, artwork
Eosinophil white blood cells. Computer artwork of eosinophil white blood cells, showing their lobed nuclei (centre). Eosinophils, like all white blood cells, are part of the immune system

Skin damage immune response, artwork
Skin damage immune response. Computer artwork showing the bodys immune response to pathogens (red dots) entering through a skin wound (upper centre)

Neutrophil engulfing fungus, SEM
Neutrophil engulfing fungus. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a neutrophil white blood cell (orange) engulfing and destroying a Candida albicans (thrush) fungal hypha (green)

Granulocyte, SEM
Granulocyte. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a granulocyte in bone marrow. Granulocytes are a category of white blood cell characterized by the presence of granules in their cytoplasm

Granulocytes, SEM
Granulocytes. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of granulocytes in bone marrow. Granulocytes are a category of white blood cell characterized by the presence of granules in their cytoplasm

Dead neutrophil white blood cell, SEM
Dead neutrophil white blood cell. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a dead neutrophil (green) surrounded by rod-shaped bacteria (blue). Neutrophils are part of the bodys immune response

Neutrophil engulfing TB bacteria, SEM
Neutrophil engulfing TB bacteria. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a neutrophil white blood cell (large, centre) engulfing and destroying a tuberculosis (Mycobacterium tuberculosis)

Neutrophil engulfing thrush fungus, SEM
Neutrophil engulfing thrush fungus. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a neutrophil white blood cell engulfing and destroying a hypha (round)

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Granulocytes are a crucial component of our immune system, tirelessly working to protect us from harmful invaders. One such the neutrophil, depicted in a stunning scanning electron micrograph engulfing MRSA bacteria. Its relentless pursuit of pathogens showcases its effectiveness as a defender. Basophil white blood cells also play an essential role in our body's defense mechanism. A conceptual image portrays these unique cells, highlighting their importance in triggering allergic reactions by releasing histamine. Phagocytosis, the process by which granulocytes engulf and destroy foreign substances, is beautifully captured in another SEM image depicting fungal spores being devoured by these powerful defenders. Micrographs offer us glimpses into the intricate world of blood cell development. The myeloblast and promyelocyte stages are showcased through light microscopy images, showcasing the transformation from precursor cells to mature granulocytes. However, when surrounding tissue becomes inflamed due to infection or injury, several systemic effects can occur. This inflammation triggers various responses that can lead to discomfort and illness. To counteract allergic reactions caused by basophils' histamine release, antihistamines step in to block histamine receptors effectively. This prevents further allergic symptoms from occurring and provides relief for those affected. The complexity of granulocytes is further highlighted through artwork representing them as white blood cells with distinct features and functions. These illustrations help visualize their significance within our immune system. A blood smear under light microscopy offers yet another perspective on these vital defenders circulating within our bloodstream. The intricacies of their structure become apparent as they navigate through vessels ready to combat any threat encountered along the way. In some instances where infections persist or intensify, unfortunate outcomes may arise - illustrated by an SEM image showing MRSA bacteria alongside a dead neutrophil. This serves as a reminder that even though they are formidable warriors against invading pathogens.