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CIL:38923*  Cite 
Description

Colorized transmission electron micrograph of goblet cells packed full of mucous globules (blue). The cells release the globules to provide lubrication and protection to the inner surfaces of the intestine and the respiratory system among others. The mucous globules are condensed inside the goblet cell but expand hugely once they are released, absorbing water within 20 milliseconds. This rapid release occurs in response to lots of different stimuli and allows the mucous to work instantly. The horizontal field width of the sample is 17.3 micrometers.

Technical Details

B0006124 Goblet cell. Wellcome Images available under the following creative commons usage http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/uk/

Biological Sources
Cell Type
globlet cell
Cellular Component
mucous globule
Biological Context
Biological Process
mucus secretion
Attribution
Link
Wellcome Images
OTHER
University of Edinburgh
Citation
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
doi:10.7295/W9CIL38923
Archival Resource Key (ARK)
ark:/b7295/w9cil38923
Imaging
Image Type
recorded image
Image Mode
transmission electron microscopy (TEM)
Parameters Imaged
elastic scattering of electrons
Source of Contrast
differences in adsorption or binding of stain
Processing History
colorized
Sample Preparation
Methods
chemically fixed tissue
Relation To Intact Cell
sectioned tissue
Dimensions
Spatial Axis Image Size Pixel Size
X 589px ——
Y 576px ——