Ciliary hairs in the cerebral ventricle
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Ciliary hairs in the cerebral ventricle
Ciliary hairs in the cerebral ventricle. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the wall of a cerebral ventricle. The cerebral ventricles are four communicating cavities within the brain that are continuous with the central canal of the spinal cord. They are filled with cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) which has a number of functions. As well as buffering the brain from shock, CSF also transports hormones around the brain and absorbs its waste products, before being absorbed into the bloodstream. This circulation is facilitated by the movement of the ciliary hairs on the ventricle walls
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Cavity Cerebrospinal Fluid Cilia Cilium Circulating False Colour Hairs Neuroscience Orange Circulation False Coloured Neurology
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This print showcases the intricate beauty of ciliary hairs in the cerebral ventricle. The colored scanning electron micrograph (SEM) reveals the remarkable details of the ventricle wall, which is part of a network of four communicating cavities within the brain. These cavities are connected to the central canal of the spinal cord and play a crucial role in maintaining brain health. Filled with cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), these ventricles serve multiple functions essential for our well-being. Not only do they act as shock absorbers, protecting our delicate brain from external impacts, but they also facilitate vital processes within our neural system. CSF acts as a transportation medium for hormones throughout the brain and aids in eliminating waste products from this complex organ. The circulation process is made possible by the rhythmic movement of ciliary hairs on the walls of these ventricles. As if performing an elegant dance, these tiny hair-like structures create currents that help propel CSF through its journey before being absorbed into our bloodstream. This mesmerizing image provides valuable insights into neuroscience and highlights how nature's design enables efficient functioning within our bodies. It serves as a reminder that even at microscopic levels, there is immense complexity and beauty waiting to be explored and understood by scientists worldwide.
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