Coloured Sem Of The Mucosa Of The Large Intestine is a photograph by Steve Gschmeissner which was uploaded on May 6th, 2013.
Coloured Sem Of The Mucosa Of The Large Intestine
Large intestine mucosa. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the mucosa (lining) of the large intestine (colon) showing a fold in the wall... more
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Coloured Sem Of The Mucosa Of The Large Intestine
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Steve Gschmeissner
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Large intestine mucosa. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the mucosa (lining) of the large intestine (colon) showing a fold in the wall (red projection). Food debris (brown) can also be seen. The many folds of the colon provide a large surface area for absorptive cells to remove water and any remaining nutrients from the already digested food. Goblet cells, also in the mucosa, produce mucus which acts as a lubricant, assisting faecal movement and protecting the wall of the colon from mechanical damage. Magnification unknown.
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May 6th, 2013
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