Enterocytes Collection

Human digestive system, artwork. At top, food from the mouth forms a bolus that is swallowed down the oesophagus. At centre, the bolus is about to enter the stomach (arrow)

Enterocyte, TEM
Enterocyte. Transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a section through the cytoplasm and part of the nucleus of an enterocyte cell located in a crypt of Lieberkuhn of the small intestine

Colon, light micrograph C016 / 0516
Colon. Light micrograph of a section through the mucosa (inner epithelial lining) of the colon (large bowel), showing the typical arrangement of invaginations of columnar epithelial cells forming

Small bowel epithelium, TEM
Small bowel epithelium. Transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a section through the epithelial lining of a villus in the small bowel, showing the enterocyte cells

Small intestine villus, SEM
Small intestine villus. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a freeze fracture section through a villus from the mucosal lining of the small intestine

Intestinal villus cell loss, SEM
Intestinal villus cell loss, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Close-up of the tip of a villus in the small intestine that has shed a cell from its tip as part of the normal cell

Intestinal villi cell loss, SEM
Intestinal villi cell loss, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Close-up of the tips of villi in the small intestine

Small intestine structures, artwork
Small intestine structures. Artwork sequence of magnified views of the small intestine, with the magnification increasing from top to bottom

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Enterocytes are the unsung heroes of our human digestive system, responsible for absorbing nutrients from the food we consume. This captivating artwork showcases their intricate structure and function. In this TEM image they can be seen lining the small bowel epithelium, with their microvilli projecting into the lumen to increase surface area for absorption. Moving on to light micrographs, we observe enterocytes in different parts of the digestive tract. The large intestine (colon) exhibits a dense arrangement of these cells (C016 / 0516), while in the small intestine villi (C016 / 0522), they form finger-like projections that enhance nutrient absorption even further. SEM images provide a closer look at these fascinating structures - delicate brush-like microvilli cover each enterocyte's surface in both healthy intestinal villi and those experiencing cell loss due to various factors. Enterocytes truly play a crucial role in ensuring proper digestion and nutrient uptake within our bodies, making them an intriguing subject for scientific exploration and artistic representation alike.