Secreting Collection

Osteocyte bone cell, SEM C016 / 9025
Osteocyte bone cell. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of an osteocyte bone cell (blue) surrounded by bone tissue (pink)

Trojan Horse: Greek raiding party secreting themselves in the great wooden horse, 13th or 12th century BC
537576 Trojan Horse: Greek raiding party secreting themselves in the great wooden horse, 13th or 12th century BC. 1830 (engraving from the Rev)

Osteocyte bone cell, SEM C016 / 9026
Osteocyte bone cell. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of an osteocyte bone cell (red) surrounded by bone tissue (grey)

Goblet cells. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a section through goblet cells in the lining of the small intestine, part of the digestive tract. They are full of mucus (yellow)

Illustration of gastric glands secreting pepsin to break down protein in stomach into digestible peptides

Illustration after George Cruikshank for Netley Abbey: A Legend of Hampshire
KW366273 Illustration after George Cruikshank for Netley Abbey: A Legend of Hampshire, from The Ingoldsby Legends or Mirth and Marvels, by Thomas Ingoldsby

Picture No. 10862034
Mangrove, detail of salt-secreting leaf. Australia Date:

Trojan Horse: Greek raiding party secreting themselves in the great wooden horse, 13th or 12th century BC. From the Rev. Royal Robbins The World Displayed, New York, 1830

Diagram of Pavlovs findings on conditioned salivary reflex. D Organ of touch and temperature: N 1-6 analysers:s salivary gland: Q Saliva secreting centre in medulla oblongata: M muscle

Goblet cell, TEM
Goblet cell. Transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a section through a goblet cell in the lining (epithelium, top) of the small intestine

Salivary gland anatomy, artwork
Salivary gland anatomy. Artwork of a sectioned salivary gland, showing its acinar structure where salivary fluids are secreted in lobes (three shown)

Insulin production, artwork
Insulin production. Computer artwork of the human pancreas (yellow) and an islet of Langerhans (green) producing the hormone insulin (small spheres)

Lavender leaf oil gland, SEM
Lavender leaf oil gland. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of an oil gland on the surface of a French lavender (Lavandula dentata) leaf

Internal wall of uterus, SEM
Internal wall of uterus. Coloured scanning electron micrograph of the mucosa, also known as endometrium, lining the body of the human uterus

Insulin-secreting pancreatic cells
Insulin production. Artwork of a section through beta cells secreting insulin (blue spheres) into a capillary (small blood vessel, grey tube). Beta cells are found in the pancreas

Choroid plexus secretory cells, SEM
Choroid plexus secretory cells. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a freeze-fractured choroid plexus from a brain

Bone resorption. Computer artwork of an osteoclast (green, bone-removing cell) destroying a piece of bone. This process, known as bone resorption

Goblet cell. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a section through a goblet cell in the lining of the small intestine, part of the digestive tract

Osteoblasts, TEM
Osteoblasts. Coloured transmission electron micrograph of osteoblasts, bone-producing cells (pink). They contain rough endoplasmic reticulum (RER, dark pink lines), which produces

Pancreas tissue, SEM
Pancreas tissue. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of fractured pancreas tissue, showing numerous acinar cells, containing secretory zymogen granules

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

Islets of Langerhans cells, artwork
Islets of Langerhans cells, computer artwork. These cells (large, pink) of the pancreas release hormones (dots) into the blood

Hypothalamus and hypophysis, diagram
Hypothalamus and hypophysis. Diagram showing the brains hypothalamus (white) and hypophysis (pituitary gland, orange), the link between the nervous system and the endocrine system

Hypothalamus and hypophysis, artwork
Hypothalamus and hypophysis. Artwork showing the brains hypothalamus (white) and hypophysis (pituitary gland, orange), the link between the nervous system and the endocrine system

Nasal mucosa, artwork
Nasal mucosa, cross-section. Artwork of a sequence (left to right) showing mucus production in response to infection and inflammation

Small intestine lining, light micrograph
Small intestine lining. Light micrograph of a section through the finger-like projections (villi) of the duodenum, the uppermost part of the small intestine

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"Unlocking the Secrets: From Osteocytes to Trojan Horses" Delving into the microscopic world, SEM C016 / 9025 reveals the intricate structure of an osteocyte bone cell, hinting at its hidden functions within our skeletal system. Islets of Langerhans cells come alive in a captivating artwork, concealing their vital role in regulating blood sugar levels and secreting hormones like insulin. Another glimpse through SEM C016 / 9026 showcases the mysterious osteocyte bone cell once again, leaving us wondering about its undisclosed contributions to maintaining healthy bones. Gastric glands take center stage in an illustration as they secretly secrete pepsin, an enzyme responsible for breaking down proteins into digestible peptides within our stomachs. Inspired by George Cruikshank's work on Netley Abbey: A Legend of Hampshire, Picture No. 10862034 alludes to hidden tales and concealed histories waiting to be unraveled. The legendary Trojan Horse serves as a metaphor for secrecy as Greek raiding parties cunningly secreted themselves inside this great wooden horse during ancient times. Pavlov's groundbreaking findings on conditioned salivary reflexes are depicted in a diagram that hints at how our organs of touch and temperature play a covert role in triggering certain responses. Goblet cells remain shrouded in mystery until observed under TEM (Transmission Electron Microscope), revealing their unique shape and function in producing mucus throughout our body's various systems. Light micrograph C016 / 0522 unveils the enigmatic landscape of the large intestine, inviting us to explore its hidden intricacies and understand its crucial role in digestion and waste elimination. Artwork showcasing salivary gland anatomy leaves us pondering over these unsung heroes that silently secrete saliva necessary for lubrication during eating and speaking processes.