Glands Collection (#2)

Overhead view of model of upper torso of Giant Tiger Centipede, pair of legs attached to each segment, venom claws behind antennae, cross-section showing venom glands with duct, nerve and muscle

Side view of model of black and yellow Bombardier Beetle with yellow legs, cross section showing venom glands and reservoir, explosion chamber filled with red liquid with one-way valve, side view

Desert Scorpion, strong pincers for catching food, sandy colouring for camouflage, segmented tail arching over, sting with swollen poison glands

Human skin section, light micrograph
Human skin. Light micrograph of a section through healthy human skin. The outer surface of the skin is at top. The uppermost surface is the epidermis

Human skin section, light micrograph P710 / 0472
Human skin. Light micrograph of a section through healthy human skin. The outer surface of the skin is at top. The uppermost surface is the epidermis

Houttuynia cordata leaf surface, SEM C015 / 5078
Leaf surface. Coloured environmental scanning electron micrograph (ESEM) of two trichomes (hair-like) on a Houttuynia cordata leaf. These are glandular trichomes, which produce an orange-scented oil

Kidneys, anatomical artwork
Kidneys. Anatomical computer artwork of a mans body, showing the position of the kidneys (red, centre left and right) and adrenal glands (beige)

Ischaemic bowel, light micrograph
Ischaemic bowel. Light micrograph of a section through a portion of intestine that has been damaged by an interruption of the blood supply, or ischaemia

Female endocrine glands, artwork C016 / 7522
Female endocrine glands. Computer artwork showing the location of the endocrine glands (yellow) in a womans body. These are (from top to bottom): thyroid, thymus, adrenal glands (x2), pancreas

Insect defence glands, artwork C016 / 7681
Insect defence glands. Computer artwork of a beetle (order Coleoptera, left) and ant (family Formicidae, right), showing the location of the glands that secrete defensive chemicals

Cervix, light micrograph
Cervix. Light micrograph of a section through the mucosa of the cervix, the neck of the uterus. This is the endocervix, which borders the uterus. It is lined with columnar epithelial cells

Enteroendocrine cell, TEM
Enteroendocrine cell. Transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a section through an enteroendocrine cell within a gland of the stomach

Colon polyp, light micrograph C016 / 0512
Colon polyp. Light micrograph of a section through part of a tubulovillous adenoma of the mucosa of the large bowel (colon)

Colon, light micrograph C016 / 0516
Colon. Light micrograph of a section through the mucosa (inner epithelial lining) of the colon (large bowel), showing the typical arrangement of invaginations of columnar epithelial cells forming

Gallbladder surface, SEM C015 / 9611
Gallbladder surface, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). At centre are three secretory glands (yellow). The columnar epithelium of the surface is covered in microvilli

Thymus gland, artwork C018 / 0353
Thymus. Computer artwork of the butterfly shaped thymus endocrine gland which is located ahead of the heart, playing a role in the immune system and atrophies progressively after puberty

Stomach wall, illustration C018 / 0793
Stomach wall. Illustration of a section through the wall of the stomach. The interior (lumen) of the stomach is at top. The stomach surface is lined with glandular mucosa that has numerous

Thymus and lymphatic vessels, artwork C018 / 0342
Thymus. Computer artwork of the butterfly shaped thymus endocrine gland which is located ahead of the heart, playing a role in the immune system and atrophies progressively after puberty

Thymus gland, artwork C018 / 0352
Thymus. Computer artwork of the butterfly shaped thymus endocrine gland which is located ahead of the heart, playing a role in the immune system and atrophies progressively after puberty

Thymus gland, artwork C018 / 0354
Thymus. Computer artwork of the butterfly shaped thymus endocrine gland which is located ahead of the heart, playing a role in the immune system and atrophies progressively after puberty

Spleen and lymphatic system, artwork C018 / 0350
Spleen and lymphatic network, computer artwork. Shown are the spleen (orange) and the surrounding network of lymph nodes and lymphatic vessels (green)

Spleen and lymphatic system, artwork C018 / 0340
Spleen and lymphatic network, computer artwork. Shown are the spleen (orange) and the surrounding network of lymph nodes and lymphatic vessels (green)

Thymus gland, artwork C018 / 0336
Thymus. Computer artwork of the butterfly shaped thymus endocrine gland which is located ahead of the heart, playing a role in the immune system and atrophies progressively after puberty

Thymus and lymphatic vessels, artwork C018 / 0337
Thymus. Computer artwork of the butterfly shaped thymus endocrine gland which is located ahead of the heart, playing a role in the immune system and atrophies progressively after puberty

Trachea lining, TEM C014 / 1469
Trachea lining. Transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a longitudinal section through the lining of the trachea (windpipe), which links the larynx (voicebox) to the lungs

Trachea lining, TEM C014 / 1471
Trachea lining. Transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a transverse section through the lining of the trachea (windpipe), which links the larynx (voicebox) to the lungs

Trachea lining, TEM C014 / 1470
Trachea lining. Transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a longitudinal section through the lining of the trachea (windpipe), which links the larynx (voicebox) to the lungs

Trachea lining, TEM C014 / 1472
Trachea lining. Transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a transverse section through the lining of the trachea (windpipe), which links the larynx (voicebox) to the lungs

Sundew (Drosera sp. ) light micrograph C014 / 4657
Sundew (Drosera sp.). Light micrograph of a sundew carnivorous plant, showing the glandular hairs. The hairs secrete a sticky liquid with a fragrance that attracts insects

Human lymphatic system, artwork
Human lymphatic system. Artwork of a front view of a human, showing the lymphatic system (yellow). Also seen are associated organs including the spleen (centre right)

Urinary system, artwork C015 / 6455
Urinary system. Computer artwork showing the organs of the human urinary system. The kidneys (red, top left and right) filter waste products such as urea from the blood (red and blue) to form urine

Urinary system, artwork C015 / 6454
Urinary system. Computer artwork showing the organs of the human urinary system. The kidneys (red, top left and right) filter waste products such as urea from the blood to form urine

Tuberculosis, light micrograph C015 / 6400
Tuberculosis. Light micrograph of a section through a lymph node showing a Langhans cell (centre) caused by tuberculosis (TB)

Stomach wall, confocal light micrograph C016 / 3127
Stomach wall. Laser scanning confocal light micrograph of a section through the wall of a stomach

Paediatric examination C013 / 8824
Paediatric examination. Doctor using a stethoscope to listen to a 3-year-old boys lungs. A stethoscope is used to listen to sounds within the body

Trachea lining, SEM C013 / 7127
Trachea lining. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the lining of a trachea (wind pipe), showing the cilia (hair-like) and goblet cells (pink). The trachea links the larynx to the lungs

Trachea lining, SEM C013 / 7125
Trachea lining. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the lining of a trachea (wind pipe), showing the cilia (hair-like) and goblet cells (orange). The trachea links the larynx to the lungs

Trachea lining, SEM C013 / 7124
Trachea lining. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a section through the wall of a trachea (wind pipe). The trachea links the larynx to the lungs

Trachea lining, SEM C013 / 7123
Trachea lining. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a section through the wall of a trachea (wind pipe). The trachea links the larynx to the lungs

Kidneys and ureters, artwork C013 / 4672
Kidneys and ureters. Computer artwork showing an oblique anterior view of the kidneys, the main organs of the urinary system, relative to the skeleton and abdominal organs (white)

Kidneys and ureters, artwork C013 / 4671
Kidneys and ureters. Computer artwork showing an anterior view of the kidneys, the main organs of the urinary system, relative to the skeleton and abdominal organs (white)

Urinary system, artwork C013 / 4673
Urinary system. Computer artwork showing an anterior view of the kidneys, the main organs of the urinary system, relative to the skeleton and abdominal organs (white)

Urinary system, artwork C013 / 4670
Urinary system. Computer artwork showing the kidneys (top), the main organs of the urinary system. The kidneys are located in the upper abdomen

Urinary system, artwork C013 / 4669
Urinary system. Computer artwork showing the kidneys (top), the main organs of the urinary system. The kidneys are located in the upper abdomen

Kidneys and ureters, artwork C013 / 4668
Kidneys and ureters. Computer artwork showing the kidneys, the main organs of the urinary system. The kidneys are located in the upper abdomen

Venus flytrap digestive glands, SEM
Venus flytrap digestive glands. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of digestive glands from a Venus flytrap plant (Dionaea muscipula)

Sundew carnivorous plant leaf, SEM
Sundew leaf. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the sticky stalks (red) on the leaf of a cape sundew (Drosera capensis), a carnivorous plant

Perennial Sow-thistle - against the light, showing abundant yellow glandular hairs. Dorset
ROG-14101 Perennial Sow-thistle - against the light, showing abundant yellow glandular hairs. Dorset. UK Sonchus arvensis Bob Gibbons contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

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"Glands: Nature's Hidden Gems Unveiled" Botanik Digitalis purpurea L. Fingerhut 160: 1 - Exploring the intricate world of plant glands. French lavender leaf surface, SEM - A closer look at the fascinating structures on a lavender leaf. Leaf oil glands, SEM - Unlocking the secrets behind essential oils through microscopic examination. Orange fruit, light micrograph - Delving into the hidden wonders of an orange's glandular system. Dog anatomy, artwork - Discovering how glands play a vital role in our furry friends' physiology. French lavender leaf surface, SEM (repeated) - Peering into the mesmerizing patterns on a lavender leaf once more. Colony of Bacterium mallei, 1906 (litho) - Examining bacterial colonies and their impact on glandular health. DDE-90036392 – Unraveling the mysteries surrounding specific gland-related research or findings. Frontal View of the Muscles and Glands of Human Neck, 1906 (engraving) – Appreciating our complex neck anatomy and its glandular intricacies throughout history. Girl skipping rope at the beach in white dress – Amidst all scientific exploration lies simple joys like skipping ropes; reminding us that even within ourselves lie remarkable glands waiting to be discovered. From plants to animals and humans alike, these captivating glimpses into various aspects of "glands" shed light on their significance in nature's grand design while reminding us that beauty can be found even in life's tiniest details.