Science Source Stock Photo - Human Blood Cells, Erythrocytes and Monocyte, LM

Human Blood Cells, Erythrocytes and Monocyte, LM

Description: Light micrograph of human blood cells, showing numerous red cells (erythrocytes) and a single, monocyte. The red-staining erythrocytes are biconcave discs packed with hemoglobin that act as carriers of oxygen and carbon dioxide to & from tissues. Mature erythrocytes possess no nucleus or other organelles; these are lost during maturity. Monocytes are the largest of white blood cells, possessing large indented nuclei (purple) and cytoplasms with a \frosted-glass\" appearance. They are highly motile, migrating into tissues (where they are termed macrophages) to scavenge debris & become involved in immune defenses. Magnification: x400 at 35mm size.

Credit:

Biophoto Associates/Science Source

Unique identifier: SS2477897

Legacy Identifier: GA6707

Type: Image

Size: 5177px × 3376px (~50 MB)

Add to cart

Direct link to Image

Copy URL to clipboard

Add to lightbox My First Lightbox

Add to cart

Company

Connect