Erythrocytes Collection

Uterus lining during menstruation, SEM
Uterus during menstruation. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the lining of the uterus being shed during menstruation

Blood cells, computer artwork. Red blood cells (red), or erythrocytes, are biconcave disc-shaped cells that are responsible for supplying tissues with oxygen

Blood clot, SEM
Blood clot, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Red blood cells are red and fibrin protein strands are green. Platelets are at bottom right

Blood coagulation cascade, artwork C016 / 9873
Blood coagulation cascade. Artwork of the biochemical cascade of blood chemicals and proteins during blood clotting (coagulation). The blood vessel and its layered wall is at upper left

Red and white blood cells, SEM
Human red and white blood cells, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Magnification x5167 at an image size of 10 cm wide

Sleeping sickness parasite
Sleeping sickness. Artwork of a trypanosome (Trypanosoma brucei) moving past human red blood cells in the blood. This protozoan is the cause of sleeping sickness (African trypanosomiasis)

Blood clot, SEM C016 / 9747
Blood clot, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Red blood cells (erythrocytes) are trapped within a fibrin protein mesh (beige)

Red blood cells, SEM
Red blood cells, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Red blood cells (erythrocytes) are biconcave, giving them a large surface area for gas exchange, and highly elastic

Red blood cells and heart. Computer artwork of a heart on the silhouette of a person and red blood cells (erythrocytes). The heart is a hollow muscle that pumps blood around the body

Red blood cells, SEM
Red blood cells. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of red blood cells (erythrocytes). Red blood cells are biconcave, disc-shaped cells that transport oxygen from the lungs to body cells

Blood clot on plaster, SEM
Blood clot on plaster. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of blood clotting on the surface of a sticking plaster used to dress a small cut

Red blood cells, computer artwork
Red blood cells. Computer artwork of human red blood cells (erythrocytes) in a blood vessel. Red blood cells are biconcave, giving them a large surface area for gas exchange, and highly elastic

Mouse malaria parasite, SEM
Mouse malaria parasite. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a Plasmodium berghei protozoan (yellow) and red blood cells. P. berghei is the parasite that causes malaria in mice

Diabetes education, blood viscosity
MODEL RELEASED. Diabetes education. Nurse using models to demonstrate high blood viscosity to a diabetic patient. The models show red blood cells in healthy blood at left

Red blood cells, light micrograph C016 / 3035
Red blood cells. Differential interference contrast (DIC) micrograph of red blood cells (erythrocytes). Red blood cells are biconcave, giving them a large surface area for gas exchange

Human Red Blood Cells, SEM
Human red blood cells, coloured composite scanning electron micrograph (SEM)

Red blood cell, SEM
Red blood cell, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Red blood cells (erythrocytes) are carriers of oxygen and carbon dioxide

Blocked artery, computer artwork
Blocked artery. Computer artwork of a clot of blood cells (thrombus, red) in an artery affected by atherosclerosis. This is a narrowing of an artery due to fatty deposits (yellow) on its inner walls

Six red blood cells

Blood clot, SEM C016 / 9751
Blood clot, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Red blood cells (erythrocytes) are trapped within a fibrin protein mesh (beige)

Blood clot, SEM C016 / 9746
Blood clot, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Red blood cells (erythrocytes) are trapped within a fibrin protein mesh (beige)

Blood clot, SEM C016 / 9749
Blood clot, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Red blood cells (erythrocytes) are trapped within a fibrin protein mesh (beige)

Blood clot, SEM C017 / 7141
Blood clot, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Red blood cells (erythrocytes) and a white blood cell (purple) trapped within a fibrin protein mesh (cream)

Blood clot, SEM C016 / 9750
Blood clot, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Red blood cells (erythrocytes) are trapped within a fibrin protein mesh (beige)

Blood clot, SEM C016 / 9753
Blood clot. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a blood clot from the inner wall of the left ventricle of a heart

Blood clot, SEM C016 / 9752
Blood clot, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Red blood cells (erythrocytes) are trapped within a fibrin protein mesh (beige)

Blood clot, SEM P260 / 0123
Blood clot. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a blood clot. The red blood cells (erythrocytes) are trapped in filaments of fibrin protein (pink)

Blood clot, SEM C016 / 9745
Blood clot, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Red blood cells (erythrocytes) are trapped within a fibrin protein mesh (beige)

Blood clot, SEM C016 / 9748
Blood clot, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Red blood cells (erythrocytes) are trapped within a fibrin protein mesh (beige)

Immunotherapy, artwork
Immunotherapy. Computer artwork of immunotherapy being used to destroy a tumour (right). Immunotherapy uses the bodys immune system to fight a disease

Haematopoietic stem cells, artwork
Haematopoietic stem cells. Cutaway computer artwork showing white blood cells (leucocytes, white, round), red blood cells (erythrocytes, red) and haematopoietic stem cells (HSCs)

Crenated red blood cells, SEM C016 / 9029
Crenated red blood cells. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a section through an arteriole (small blood vessel), showing crenated red blood cells inside

Human bone structure, artwork C016 / 7494
Human bone structure. Computer artwork showing all the different parts that make up a human bone, including the bone marrow (bottom left) where blood cells (round, white and red) are formed

Atherosclerosis in artery, artwork C016 / 6571
Atherosclerosis in artery. Artwork of a longitudinal section through an artery that has been narrowed by atherosclerosis. Narrowing is referred to as stenosis

Elliptocytosis, light micrograph
Elliptocytosis. Light micrograph of red blood cells in a case of elliptocytosis. Red blood cells (erythrocytes) carry oxygen and carbon dioxide to and from body tissues

Cystine in bone marrow, light micrograph
Cystine in bone marrow. Light micrograph of crystals of cystine among blood cells in a sample of bone marrow. Cystine is an amino acid that can form crystals in urine

Bone marrow blood cells, light micrograph

Pernicious anaemia, light micrograph
Pernicious anaemia. Light micrograph of megaloblast blood cells from bone marrow in a case of pernicious anaemia, also known as Biermers anaemia

Blood cell cancer, light micrograph
Blood cell cancer. Light micrograph of blood cells from a lymphatic ganglion in a case of a blood cancer of a mixed cell type

Blood cells, light micrograph
Blood cells. Light micrograph of red blood cells (erythrocytes, light blue) and white blood cells (leucocytes, nuclei stained purple)

Leukaemia cell, SEM
Leukaemia cell. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a leukaemic (cancerous) lymphocyte white blood cell (green), amongst normal red blood cells (erythrocytes, red)

Reticulosarcoma, light micrograph
Reticulosarcoma. Light micrograph of reticulocyte blood cells (red, one at upper left) from a lymphatic ganglion in a case of reticulosarcoma

Drug effect on viruses, conceptual image C016 / 6253
Drug effect on viruses, conceptual image. Computer artwork showing a single strand of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid, spiral, centre), red blood cells (pink), virus particles (virions, green, small)

Heart tissue, SEM C015 / 9598
Heart tissue. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of heart tissue with red blood cells (erythrocytes, red) and connective tissue (orange)

Red blood cells, SEM C015 / 8789
Red blood cells. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of human red blood cells (erythrocytes). Red blood cells are biconcave, giving them a large surface area for gas exchange

Red blood cells, SEM C015 / 8792
Red blood cells. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of human red blood cells (erythrocytes). Red blood cells are biconcave, giving them a large surface area for gas exchange

Red blood cells, SEM C015 / 8794
Red blood cells. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of human red blood cells (erythrocytes). Red blood cells are biconcave, giving them a large surface area for gas exchange

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Erythrocytes, commonly known as red blood cells, play a vital role in our body's functions. These microscopic wonders are responsible for carrying oxygen to every cell and removing carbon dioxide waste. During menstruation, the lining of the uterus sheds, causing bleeding. Erythrocytes work tirelessly to transport oxygen-rich blood to this area, aiding in the healing process. In intricate SEM (scanning electron microscope) images, we can witness the beauty of these blood cells up close. Their unique shape allows them to squeeze through narrow capillaries and reach even the tiniest corners of our bodies. The blood coagulation cascade is another fascinating aspect involving erythrocytes. Artwork C016 / 9873 showcases this complex process where platelets and clotting factors interact with red blood cells to form clots that prevent excessive bleeding when we get injured. SEM images also reveal red and white blood cells side by side – an army working together to defend us against infections and diseases. It's incredible how these tiny warriors fight off invaders while maintaining harmony within our bloodstream. Sometimes things go awry; parasites like those causing sleeping sickness or mouse malaria invade erythrocytes, disrupting their normal function. SEM imagery helps scientists study these pathogens' behavior inside our precious red blood cells so they can develop effective treatments. Blood clot formation is crucial for wound healing but can also pose risks if it occurs abnormally within vessels or organs. SEM image C016 / 9747 captures a detailed view of a clot on plaster – reminding us of both its importance and potential complications. Computer artwork beautifully illustrates the structure alongside other components like plasma proteins or heart muscles - showcasing their interconnectedness within our circulatory system. Erythrocytes truly deserve admiration for their tireless efforts in keeping us alive and healthy.