Glands Collection (#3)

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

Mouse tail, light micrograph
Mouse tail. Light micrograph of a cross-section through a mouses tail. At centre is the tail vein, which contains red blood cells. A smaller vein (purple squiggle) is seen at top centre left

Kidneys and adrenal glands
Kidneys. Computer artwork of the human renal system. The kidneys (brown/red, left and right) filter waste products and water from blood that passes through the organs in the renal arteries (red)

Trachea lining, TEM
Trachea lining. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a transverse section through the lining of the trachea (windpipe). The trachea links the larynx to the lungs

Brunners glands in the duodenum
Brunners glands. Fluorescence confocal light micrograph of a section through a human duodenum (small intestine) showing Brunners glands (blue)

Oesophagus wall, light micrograph
Oesophagus wall. Coloured light micrograph of a section through the human oesophagus, which passes food from the mouth to the stomach

Colon lining. Fluorescence confocal light micrograph of the lining of a mouse colon (large intestine). The colon starts at the small intestine and ends at the rectum

Nose mucosa, light micrograph
Nose mucosa. Light micrograph of a section through the nasal mucosa (the tissue that lines the airways of the nose), in the region lying over the nasal concha

Palm. Magnified section of palm, historical artwork. The external ridged surface is the cuticle, with the thin layer of skin below this known as the rete mucosum, or epidermis

Skin anatomy. Historical anatomical artwork of the human skin. The main diagram (lower centre) shows scalp hairs and sebaceous glands (yellow, near surface)

Magnified section of scalp, historical artwork. The external surface is the cuticle, with the layer of skin below this known as the rete mucosum, or epidermis

Sarcoidosis of the lungs, X-ray
Sarcoidosis. Frontal coloured chest X-ray of the lungs of a patient with pulmonary sarcoidosis. Affected lung tissue shows up as red patches

Breast implant calcification, X-ray
Breast implant calcification. Coloured mammogram (breast X-ray) of calcification around the borders of a breast implant (pink) in a womans breast (red) as seen from the side

Swollen lymph nodes, artwork
Lymphatic system, computer artwork

Hair follicles, light micrograph. The hair shaft (orange) is surrounded by an internal root sheath (yellow), an external root sheath (pink) and connective tissue (brown)

Human kidneys, artwork
Human kidneys, computer artwork

Frog skin glands, light micrograph
Frog skin glands. Light micrograph of a section through the skin of a frog, showing secretory glands (round, upper centre) just below the surface (across top)

Breast tissue, artwork
Breast tissue. Computer artwork of a womans breast, showing the mammary glands (red) that produce milk, and the lactiferous ducts (tubes), which carry the milk to the nipple (centre, left)

Common sundew, light micrograph
Common sundew. Light micrograph of a section through the leaf of a common sundew (Drosera rotundifolia) plant, showing the glandular hairs (dark)

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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.