Light micrograph of a nerve cell

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Light micrograph of a nerve cell

Neuron. Scanning electron micrograph of a nerve cell with a branching axon. On the right is the cell body, which contains the nucleus. The axon conducts electrical signals from the cell body to other nerve cells. The human brain consists almost entirely of billions of cells like this, joined together with such complexity that its workings remain a mystery to science. Magnification x485 at 5x7cm size

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Axon Cell Body Nerve Cell Nervous Neurone Panoramic System Cells

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This print showcases the intricate beauty of a nerve cell, also known as a neuron. Through the lens of a scanning electron microscope, we are granted an up-close view of this remarkable structure. The branching axon takes center stage, while on the right side, we can observe the cell body housing the nucleus. Nerve cells play a vital role in our nervous system by transmitting electrical signals from one cell to another. In fact, our complex human brain consists predominantly of billions of these interconnected cells like the one depicted here. Despite extensive scientific research and exploration into understanding its inner workings, the brain's true complexity remains shrouded in mystery. With a magnification level set at x485 and printed at 5x7cm size, this panoramic image allows us to appreciate both the grandeur and intricacy found within our own bodies. Science Photo Library has once again captured an awe-inspiring moment that invites us to marvel at nature's design.

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