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False-col SEM of single neurone of cerebral cortex
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False-col SEM of single neurone of cerebral cortex
False-colour scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a single neurone (nerve cell) of the human cerebral cortex - the outer grey matter of the brain. Neurones exist in varying sizes & shapes throughout the nervous system. A basic neurone consists of a cell body with processes of two types: a single axon (the output, effector nerve fibre) and one or more dendrites, smaller, input processes that serve as sensory receptors. In the cerebral cortex, neurones of comparable structure are arranged in a variable number of layers. Magnification: x3, 100 at 6x7cm, x1, 550 at 35mm size
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This false-colour scanning electron micrograph (SEM) offers a mesmerizing glimpse into the intricate world of a single neurone found in the cerebral cortex, the outer grey matter of the human brain. Neurones, or nerve cells, come in various sizes and shapes throughout our nervous system, playing a vital role in transmitting electrical signals. The image showcases a basic neurone structure consisting of a cell body with two distinct types of processes. The first is an axon, serving as an output or effector nerve fibre responsible for relaying information to other cells. The second type is dendrites, smaller input processes acting as sensory receptors that receive signals from other neurones. In the cerebral cortex specifically, these remarkable neurones are organized into different layers with comparable structures but varying numbers. This arrangement contributes to the complex functioning and processing capabilities of this critical region within our brains. With its impressive magnification power at x3,100 on a 6x7cm print and x1,550 on 35mm size prints, this SEM allows us to appreciate the intricate details and delicate beauty inherent in our own neural architecture. It serves as a reminder of just how awe-inspiring and sophisticated our nervous system truly is.
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