TEM of fat cells

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TEM of fat cells

Adipose tissue. Coloured Transmission Electron Micrograph (TEM) of a section through the large fat cells (adipocytes) that make up adipose connective tissue. A large droplet of fat (yellow) makes up most of the cell volume. Cell nuclei are seen at upper centre (green & orange) with a thin layer of cytoplasm around the fat droplet. Adipocytes are one of the largest cell types in the human body, each cell being 100 to 120 microns in diameter. Adipose connective tissue forms a thick layer under the skin. It functions as an insulating layer and energy store. Magnification: x1, 900 at 6x4.5cm size. Magnification; x2200 at 6x7cm size

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This print showcases the intricate world of adipose tissue, more commonly known as fat cells. Through a coloured Transmission Electron Micrograph (TEM), we are granted a microscopic view into the composition of these large fat cells, or adipocytes, that make up our body's connective tissue. The image reveals a stunning sight: a section through the adipocytes unveils their voluminous nature, with a prominent droplet of yellow fat occupying most of the cell volume. At the upper center, we can observe cell nuclei in shades of green and orange surrounded by a thin layer of cytoplasm enveloping the fat droplet. Adipocytes hold an impressive distinction as one of the largest cell types found within our human bodies. Each individual cell measures between 100 to 120 microns in diameter. Adipose connective tissue forms an essential layer beneath our skin, serving both as insulation and an energy reservoir for our bodies. With magnification levels reaching x1,900 at 6x4.5cm size and x2,200 at 6x7cm size, this photograph provides us with an extraordinary level of detail that would otherwise remain hidden from plain sight. Through this remarkable visual representation captured by Science Photo Library, we gain deeper insights into the anatomy and function of adipose tissue—a vital component contributing to our overall well-being.

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