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Coloured SEM of a renal glomerulus
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Coloured SEM of a renal glomerulus
Glomerulus. Coloured Scanning Electron Micrograph (SEM) of a glomerulus - a tight knot of blood capillaries (yellow) inside one of the kidneys microscopic blood-filtering units. The glomerulus is where blood passing through the kidneys is filtered. Fluid passes out of the capillaries into the cavity of the surrounding Bowmans capsule (pink) and drains into a long tube, from which essential substances and some water are reabsorbed. The remaining unwanted fluid drains to the bladder as urine. Magnification; x555 at 6x7cm size
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This print showcases a coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a renal glomerulus, providing us with an intricate view of one of the kidneys' microscopic blood-filtering units. The glomerulus, depicted in vibrant yellow hues, represents a tightly woven knot of blood capillaries responsible for filtering the blood passing through the kidneys. As we delve into this mesmerizing image, we witness how fluid effortlessly flows out of the capillaries and into the surrounding Bowman's capsule. This pink-hued cavity acts as a receptacle for the filtered fluid before it proceeds to drain into a lengthy tube. Along this journey, essential substances and some water are reabsorbed by our remarkable body systems. However, not everything is retained within our bodies; unwanted fluids ultimately find their way to the bladder as urine – nature's ingenious waste disposal system at work. With its magnification set at x555 on a 6x7cm scale, this photograph allows us to marvel at the intricacies hidden within our own anatomy. It serves as an awe-inspiring reminder of how every organ plays an indispensable role in maintaining our overall health and well-being. Courtesy of Science Photo Library, this extraordinary visual representation offers valuable insights into human biology while highlighting both the complexity and elegance that exist within our urinary system.
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