Nerve fibre node, TEM

Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Science Photo Library

Nerve fibre node, TEM

Nerve fibre node. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a cross-section through a nerve fibre (axon) at a node of Ranvier. The axon (brown) is surrounded by a fatty insulating sheath of myelin (purple), which increases the speed of the nerve signal. Nodes of Ranvier are areas of exposed axon, with a high concentration of sodium channels. Instead of travelling continuously along the length of the axon, the impulse jumps between these nodes in a process called saltatory conduction. This allows the impulse to travel over long distances

Science Photo Library features Science and Medical images including photos and illustrations

Media ID 6421812

© THOMAS DEERINCK, NCMIR/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY

Axon Cross Section Cytoplasm Endoneurium Fatty Fibre Fibres Insulated Insulating Insulation Micrograph Myelin Myelinated Nerve Nerve Fibre Nervous Neuron Neurone Neuroscience Node Node Of Ranvier Phospholipid Saltatory Conduction Schwann Cell Sheath Sheath Of Schwann Sheathed System Transmission Electron Transmission Electron Microscope False Coloured Nervous System Neurological Neurology

MADE IN AUSTRALIA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee

FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools

SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you

* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.