Lung alveoli and red blood cells, TEM
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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). Alveoli are the site of gaseous exchange in the lungs, where oxygen is taken up by the red blood cells and carbon dioxide released for exhalation out of the body. Red blood cells have a biconcave surface, which produces a double-lobed shape when seen in vertical cross-section. Magnification: x2400 when printed at 10 centimetres wide
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This print from Science Photo Library showcases the intricate beauty of lung alveoli and red blood cells. In this coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM), we are granted a glimpse into the remarkable world of gaseous exchange within our lungs. The blue-hued alveoli, resembling delicate bubbles, serve as the vital site where oxygen is absorbed by the crimson-red blood cells. These tiny sacs play an indispensable role in respiration, enabling us to take in life-sustaining oxygen while simultaneously releasing carbon dioxide for exhalation. The red blood cells featured here possess a distinctive biconcave shape that manifests as a double-lobed structure when viewed in vertical cross-section. This unique morphology allows them to efficiently transport gases throughout our body's circulatory system. With a magnification of x2400 when printed at 10 centimetres wide, this image invites us into the microscopic realm of biology and anatomy. It serves as a testament to the complexity and elegance found within every cell of our animal bodies. As we marvel at this false-coloured representation captured through advanced microscopy techniques, let it remind us of the extraordinary physiological processes occurring within us each moment – sustaining our health and ensuring our survival.
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