Red blood cells, artwork C016 / 8548
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Red blood cells, artwork C016 / 8548
Red blood cells in a blood vessel, computer artwork. Red blood cells are biconcave, giving them a large surface area for gas exchange, and highly elastic, enabling them to pass through narrow capillary vessels. The nucleus and other organelles are lost as the cells mature. The cells interior is packed with haemoglobin, a red iron-containing pigment that has an oxygen-carrying capacity. The main function of red blood cells is to distribute oxygen to body tissues and to carry waste carbon dioxide back to the lungs
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© RUSSELL KIGHTLEY/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY
Biconcave Capillary Erythrocyte Grey Background Haematological Haematology Hematological Hematology Oxygen Carrying Red Blood Cell Artery Blood Vessel
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This print showcases the intricate beauty of red blood cells, depicted in a mesmerizing computer artwork titled C016 / 8548. The image captures these vital components of our circulatory system within a blood vessel, highlighting their unique characteristics and functions. Red blood cells possess a distinctive biconcave shape, granting them an expansive surface area crucial for efficient gas exchange. Their remarkable elasticity enables them to navigate through narrow capillary vessels with ease. As they mature, these cells shed their nucleus and other organelles, focusing solely on their primary task. The interior of each cell is densely packed with haemoglobin – a crimson pigment rich in iron that possesses the remarkable ability to carry oxygen throughout our bodies. This print serves as a vivid reminder of this essential function: distributing life-sustaining oxygen to every tissue while simultaneously transporting waste carbon dioxide back to the lungs for elimination. Set against a serene grey background, this artwork by Russell Kightley emanates both scientific precision and aesthetic allure. It provides us with an opportunity to marvel at the intricacies of biology while appreciating the elegance found within nature's design. Whether you are passionate about biology or simply captivated by visually stunning illustrations, this print offers an engaging glimpse into the fascinating world of red blood cells – reminding us all of their indispensable role in maintaining our health and vitality.
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