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Photographic Print : Platelets in a blood clot
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Platelets in a blood clot
Platelets in a blood clot. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of platelet cells (thrombocytes) in a blood clot. They are oval shaped, but when they meet damaged blood vessels they become activated - releasing chemical factors and turning into spiky spheres. The chemical factors cause fibrinogen to come out of solution as fibrin fibres, catching platelets and other blood cells and eventually forming a solid clot. Magnification: x4600 when printed 10 centimetres wide
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Media ID 6446453
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Blood Cell Blood Cells Blood Clot Clotting Physiological Physiology Platelet Platelets Thrombocyte Thrombocytes Thrombus
10"x8" (25x20cm) Photo Print
Discover the intricacies of the human body with our Media Storehouse range of Photographic Prints. Feast your eyes on this captivating Colored Scanning Electron Micrograph (SEM) of Platelet cells, also known as thrombocytes, in a blood clot. Witness the oval-shaped platelets as they come together to form this essential part of the body's natural defense mechanism. Bring the wonders of science into your home or office with our high-quality, vibrant prints. Perfect for scientific research, educational purposes or simply for those with an insatiable curiosity about the world around us.
Printed on archival quality paper for unrivalled stable artwork permanence and brilliant colour reproduction with accurate colour rendition and smooth tones. Printed on professional 234gsm Fujifilm Crystal Archive DP II paper. 10x8 for landscape images, 8x10 for portrait images.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 18.7cm (10" x 7.4")
Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases the intricate world of platelets in a blood clot. In this coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM), we are granted a closer look at these remarkable cells known as thrombocytes. Oval-shaped by nature, their appearance dramatically transforms when they encounter damaged blood vessels. Upon activation, platelets release chemical factors and assume a spiky spherical form. These chemical factors play a crucial role in initiating the formation of fibrin fibres from soluble fibrinogen. As these fibres emerge, they entangle platelets and other blood cells, gradually solidifying into what we recognize as a blood clot. The magnification level employed for this print is an astounding x4600, allowing us to appreciate even the tiniest details when printed at just 10 centimetres wide. The image not only delves into the biology and physiology of platelet function but also sheds light on the complex process of clotting. Science Photo Library has once again captured an awe-inspiring moment within our own bodies through this stunning SEM photograph. It serves as a reminder that even within seemingly mundane processes like clotting lies extraordinary beauty and intricacy waiting to be explored by curious minds in the fields of biology and physiology.
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