Electron Microscopy of Cells and Tissues

Electron Microscopy Images

• Electron microscopy images of various cellular components and tissues are presented.
• Images showcase detailed internal structures at a high magnification.
• Different types of microscopy images include EM mitochondrion, RER, Golgi Apparatus, Centriole, and various tissues.

Cell Types

• Different cell types are depicted such as macrophages, plasma cells, mast cells.
• Images display their internal features as determined using electron microscopy
• Slides show images of various cell types, including erythrocytes (red blood cells).

Epithelial Tissues

• Micrographs are given of simple cuboidal epithelium, simple columnar epithelium, pseudostratified columnar ciliated epithelium, stratified squamous epithelium, and stratified squamous keratinized epithelium.
• Various layers and features of the epithelial structures are visible.
• Features of the epithelium like cilia and goblet cells are highlighted.

Connective Tissues

• Images of loose connective tissue, elastic connective tissue, and collagenous connective tissues are shown.
• Identifying features of these tissues like fibers can be found.
• Structures like cells or fiber networks in these tissues are visible.

Adipose Tissue

• Images related to white fat Sudan III staining are included.
• This staining highlights the fat storage within cells.
• The image shows the specific features of white fat.

Cartilage Tissues

• Micrographs are given of hyaline cartilage and elastic cartilage.
• Chondrocytes, the cells of cartilage, and cell nests are features highlighted in the images.
• Hyaline and elastic cartilage tissue structures are visible.

Bone Tissues

• Images showing compact bone and spongy bone are included.
• Features such as Haversian canals, Haversian systems, and Volkmann’s canals are visible in the compact bone image.
• The bone marrow region in spongy bone is highlighted.

Blood Cells

• Microscopically viewed blood films are provided.
• Images include different blood cells like red blood cells, and various white blood cells.
• Types of white blood cells like neutrophils, eosinophils, and basophils and monocytes are visible, each with unique features.

Blood Vessels

• Micrographs of medium sized artery and vein, and the aorta, are depicted.
• Different layers and structures in these blood vessels' walls are identifiable.
• These reveal structural elements of various blood vessels.

Nervous Tissue

• Images of neuron and a section of nerve trunk (osmic acid).
• Neural structures, including axons, dendrites, and cell bodies are labeled.
• The labeled areas like the different sections of the neuron or nerve trunk are visible

Lymphoid Tissue

• Image of a lymph node with labeled cortex and medulla regions.
• The various regions in a lymph node can be seen.
• This lymph node sample shows distinct structural sections.

Muscle Tissue

• Images of skeletal muscle using light microscopy and electron microscopy.
• Structures like striations, sarcomeres, Z-lines, dark bands and light bands are highlighted.
• Tissue showing the striated appearance is visible.

Skin Tissues

• Microscopic images of thick skin and thin skin.
• Layers like epidermis, dermis, and other structural elements are highlighted.
• Keratin and other skin structural components are highlighted

Explore the intricate world of cellular components and tissues through detailed electron microscopy images. This quiz covers various cell types, epithelial tissues, and connective tissues, highlighting their internal structures and features. Test your knowledge on the complexities revealed by electron microscopy.