Plasma Membrane Collection

Budding yeast cell. Computer artwork of asection through a yeast ( Candida albicans )cell that is reproducing asexually. A daughtercell (top left) is budding from the parent cell

Cell membrane, artwork C013 / 7467
Computer artwork of a cutaway view of the human cell membrane. The cell Membrane is a complex part of the cell that controls what can get in and out of the cell

Mitosis, light micrograph
Mitosis. Confocal light micrograph of the stages of mitosis (nuclear division) and cytokinesis (cell division). During mitosis the nuclear envelope disintegrates (3rd image) and the chromosomes (blue)

Animal cell anatomy, diagram
Animal cell anatomy. Diagram showing the internal and external anatomy of an animal cell

Cell membrane lipid bilayer, artwork F007 / 1477
Phospholipid bilayer. Computer artwork of the phospholipid bilayer that forms the membrane around all living cells. The cell membrane is made of phospholipid molecules

Cell membrane ion channels, artwork C016 / 7689
Cell membrane ion channels. Computer artwork of a section through the membrane of an animal cell, showing transmembrane ion channel proteins (yellow)

Muscle fibre structure, artwork
Muscle fibre. Computer artwork showing the structure of a muscle cell, also known as a muscle fibre. The cell is surrounded by a plasma membrane called the sarcolemma (cream)

Bladder epithelium, light micrograph
Bladder epithelium. Light micrograph of a vertical section through the wall of the urinary bladder. The inner surface is at top

Model of animal cell, including cell nucleus, golgi body, lysosomes, centrioles, mitochondria, endoplasmic reticulum, ribosomes, cytoplasm, vesicles, thin plasma membrane

Cell membrane lipid bilayer, artwork F007 / 1479
Phospholipid bilayer. Computer artwork of the phospholipid bilayer that forms the membrane around all living cells. The cell membrane is made of phospholipid molecules

Cell membrane lipid bilayer, artwork F007 / 1480
Phospholipid bilayer. Computer artwork of the phospholipid bilayer that forms the membrane around all living cells. The cell membrane is made of phospholipid molecules

Cell membrane lipid bilayer, artwork F007 / 1478
Phospholipid bilayer. Computer artwork of the phospholipid bilayer that forms the membrane around all living cells. The cell membrane is made of phospholipid molecules

Cell membrane lipid bilayer, artwork F007 / 1475
Phospholipid bilayer. Computer artwork of the phospholipid bilayer that forms the membrane around all living cells. The cell membrane is made of phospholipid molecules

Cell membrane lipid bilayer, artwork F007 / 1474
Phospholipid bilayer. Computer artwork of the phospholipid bilayer that forms the membrane around all living cells. The cell membrane is made of phospholipid molecules

Cell membrane lipid bilayer, artwork F007 / 1473
Phospholipid bilayer. Computer artwork of the phospholipid bilayer that forms the membrane around all living cells. The cell membrane is made of phospholipid molecules

Cell membrane, artwork C018 / 7905
Cell membrane. Computer artwork of a section though a cell membrane. This is a semi-permeable membrane that controls what substances leave and enter the cell

Phospholipids in a membrane, artwork
Phospholipids in a membrane. Computer artwork showing a row of phospholipid molecules in a cell membrane. Phospholipids consist of a phosphate group head (top)

Peripheral nerve, light micrograph
Peripheral nerve. Light micrograph of a section through a peripheral nerve. This is a mixed nerve with myelinated axons (dark blue circles)

Myelinated nerve, light micrograph
Myelinated nerve. Light micrograph of a section through a peripheral myelinated nerve, showing many individual axons each covered with deep blue-staining myelin sheaths

Phospholipid molecule, artwork
Phospholipid molecule. Computer artwork showing the structure of a phospholipid molecule. Phospholipids consist of a phosphate group head (top) and a fatty acid hydrophobic ( water-hating ) tail

Neuromuscular junction, artwork
Neuromuscular junction. Computer artwork showing the juntion between a neuron (nerve cell, light blue) and a muscle cell, known as a neuromuscular junction

Cell membrane, artwork C016 / 0614
Computer artwork of a cutaway side view of the human cell membrane. The cell Membrane is a complex part of the cell that controls what can get in and out of the cell

Cell membrane, artwork C016 / 0613
Computer artwork of a cutaway side view of the human cell membrane. The cell Membrane is a complex part of the cell that controls what can get in and out of the cell

Cell membrane, artwork C016 / 0609
Computer artwork of a cutaway side view of the human cell membrane. The cell Membrane is a complex part of the cell that controls what can get in and out of the cell

Cell membrane, artwork C016 / 0607
Computer artwork of a cutaway side view of the human cell membrane. The cell Membrane is a complex part of the cell that controls what can get in and out of the cell

Cell membrane, artwork C016 / 0603
Computer artwork of a cutaway side view of the human cell membrane. The cell Membrane is a complex part of the cell that controls what can get in and out of the cell

Animal cell, artwork C013 / 9985
Animal cell. Computer artwork showing the cell organelles found inside a typical animal cell. The nucleus (large round) can be seen at centre

Animal cell, artwork C013 / 9984
Animal cell. Computer artwork showing the cell organelles found inside a typical animal cell. The nucleus (large round) can be seen at centre

Cell membrane, artwork C013 / 7469
Computer artwork of a cutaway view of the human cell membrane. The cell Membrane is a complex part of the cell that controls what can get in and out of the cell

Cell membrane, artwork C013 / 7468
Computer artwork of a cutaway view of the human cell membrane. The cell Membrane is a complex part of the cell that controls what can get in and out of the cell

Cell membrane, artwork C013 / 4988
Cell membrane. Computer artwork of a section through an animal cell showing transmembrane proteins in the cell membrane. The membrane of the cell consists of a dual layer of phospholipids (dark blue)

Cell membrane, artwork C013 / 4986
Cell membrane. Computer artwork of a section through an animal cell showing transmembrane proteins in the cell membrane. The membrane of the cell consists of a dual layer of phospholipids (dark blue)

Cytokinesis. Fluorescent micrograph of an animal cell during cytokinesis (cell division). Cytokinesis occurs after nuclear division (mitosis), which produces two daughter nuclei

Cell division. Fluorescent micrograph of an animal cell during cytokinesis (cell division). Cytokinesis occurs after nuclear division (mitosis)

Artwork for tight and gap cell junctions
Illustrations of structural models for tight (left) and gap intercellular junctions. The plasma membranes of certain neighbouring cells are arranged so that the cells may interact in a specific way

Illustration of ion chanels in plasma membrane
Illustration of a model for the potassium and sodium ion channels through pores in the plasma membrane of an animal nerve cell: an example of active transport, where solutes (ions, sugars)

Bacterial flagellum structure, artwork
Bacterial flagellum structure. Computer artwork of a section through a bacterial cell wall showing the structure of the flagellum base

Muscle cell anatomy, artwork
Muscle cell anatomy. Artwork of the anatomy of a muscle cell, also known as a muscle fibre. The cell is surrounded by a plasma membrane called the sarcolemma (grey)

Yeast cell, artwork
Yeast cell. Computer artwork showing the structure of a yeast cell

Microvillus, artwork
Microvillus. Computer artwork showing the structure of a microvillus at the surface of a cell. Microvilli are microscopic cellular membrane protrusions

Eukaryotic flagellum structure, artwork
Eukaryotic flagellum structure. Cutaway artwork showing the internal structure of the flagellum in eukaryotic cells. Flagella are tail-like projections used for cell locomotion

Acrosome reaction, artwork
Acrosome reaction. Computer artwork showing the process by which an acrosome from a spermatozoon (sperm cell) binds to an ovum (egg cell, bottom). Each spermatozoon has an acrosome in its tip

Animal cell anatomy, artwork
Animal cell anatomy. Artwork showing the internal and external anatomy of an animal cell

Growth hormone receptor, molecular model
Growth hormone receptor. Molecular model of a growth hormone receptor (orange and beige) bound to a growth hormone molecule (red)

Cellulose microfibrils of a cell wall
Scanning electron micrograph of the surface of a protoplast (cell with wall removed) from a leaf of the tobacco plant Nicotiana tabacum

Tobacco plant protoplasts, SEM
Protoplasts. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of two tobacco plant (Nicotiana tabacum) protoplasts fusing. A protoplast is a plant cell that has had its tough outer cell wall removed by

False-colour SEM of 2 protoplasts fusing

Protoplast showing cellulose microfibrils
Scanning electron micrograph of the surface of a tobacco leaf protoplast, Nicotiana tabacum, showing cellulose microfibrils regrowing over the plasma membrane

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The plasma membrane, also known as the cell membrane, is a vital component of various cells in living organisms. In budding yeast cells, this thin barrier plays a crucial role in maintaining cellular integrity and regulating the exchange of molecules with its surroundings. During mitosis, when cells divide to form new ones, the plasma membrane undergoes intricate changes that ensure proper distribution of genetic material. This process can be visualized under a light micrograph, revealing the dynamic nature of this essential structure. Artwork C013 / 7467 beautifully captures the complexity of the cell membrane's lipid bilayer composition. Composed of phospholipids and proteins, this double-layered arrangement acts as a selective barrier that controls what enters or exits the cell. Artwork F007 / 1477 showcases another aspect of the plasma membrane – ion channels. These specialized protein structures allow ions to pass through selectively, facilitating crucial cellular processes such as nerve impulse transmission and muscle contraction. In an intricately depicted muscle fiber structure artwork, we witness how tightly packed plasma membranes contribute to muscular function by enabling coordinated contractions for movement and strength. A light micrograph showcasing bladder epithelium reveals yet another example where they are critical for maintaining tissue integrity and preventing harmful substances from entering our bodies. A detailed model of an animal cell highlights numerous organelles within its cytoplasm but prominently features a thin plasma membrane adorned with microvilli projections at its top surface. These finger-like extensions increase surface area for enhanced nutrient absorption or sensory reception in specialized cells like those lining our intestines. Additional artwork (F007 / 1479-1480) emphasizes different aspects of lipid bilayers present in the cell membrane. The unique properties conferred by these lipids enable compartmentalization within cells while providing structural support and flexibility necessary for various cellular functions. Lastly, artwork F007 / 1478 showcases how closely packed lipids create tight junctions between adjacent cells, ensuring impermeability and maintaining tissue integrity.