Glomerular capillary, TEM
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Glomerular capillary, TEM
Glomerular capillary. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a section through kidney tissue, showing a capillary from a glomerulus. Glomeruli filter waste products from the blood. This occurs through the narrow slits between interlocking pedicles - branching processes on the podocyte cells that encase the glomerular surface. Fenestrated endothelium (green) lines the capillaries and is separated from the podocytes (brown) by a basement membrane (blue). Magnification x8000 when printed 10 centimetres wide
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© STEVE GSCHMEISSNER/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY
Basement Membrane Capillaries Capillary Excretion Excretory Filter Filtration Glomerular Glomeruli Glomerulus Histological Histology Internal Kidney Lining Pedicle Pedicles Podocyte Podocytes Renal Tissue Transmission Electron Micrograph Transmission Electron Microscope Urinary System Cells Section Sectioned
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This print showcases the intricate beauty of a glomerular capillary, captured through a transmission electron microscope (TEM). The image reveals a section of kidney tissue, specifically highlighting a single capillary from within the glomerulus. Glomeruli play a crucial role in filtering waste products from the blood, and this process occurs through narrow slits formed by interlocking pedicles on podocyte cells that encase the glomerular surface. The mesmerizing colors in this image bring attention to different components within the capillary. The green hue represents fenestrated endothelium, which lines the capillaries and aids in filtration. Separating it from the brown-colored podocytes is a basement membrane depicted in blue. With an impressive magnification of x8000 when printed at 10 centimeters wide, this print offers viewers an up-close look into one of our body's vital organs. It not only highlights its structural complexity but also emphasizes its importance as part of our excretory system. Steve Gschmeissner's expertise behind this stunning capture allows us to appreciate both the biological intricacies and aesthetic appeal found within our own bodies. This photograph serves as a reminder of how remarkable and beautiful internal anatomy can be when viewed through scientific lenses.
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