Glomerulus Collection

Kidney glomeruli, SEM
Kidney glomeruli, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). The cells that usually surround the glomeruli have been removed to reveal the coiled capillaries at the core of the glomeruli

False-colour SEM showing two renal glomeruli
False-colour scanning electron micrograph of a section of kidney cortex, showing two glomeruli (red & green). A glomerulus is a tiny knot of blood capillaries which lies cupped within a Bowmans

Kidney glomerulus, SEM
Kidney glomerulus, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Podocyte cells, which make up the surface of the glomerulus, are yellow. Magnification: x650 when printed at 10 centimetres wide

Nephron detail, the functional unit of excretion in the human kidney

Renal glomerulus
The renal glomerulus is a network (tuft) of capillaries that performs the first step of filtering blood

Anatomy of bowmans glomerular capsule

Diagram of a nephron, the functional unit of excretion in the kidney
Diagram of a nephron, the functional unit of excretion in the human kidney

Nephron structure, artwork
Nephron structure. Artwork showing the structure of a nephron, the functional filtering unit of a kidney. The function of the kidney is to filter waste products such as urea from the blood

Cross section illustration of human olfactory system

Cross section biomedical illustration of olfactory receptors in nasal cavity

Artist depcition of glomerulus capillaries

Renal Corpuscle and the filtration membrane. Glomerular capillary surrounded by podocytes

Picture No. 10876992
Scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of Kidney glomerulus Date:

Kidney disease, light micrograph
Kidney disease. Light micrograph of a section through an inflamed kidney showing a glomerulus (coiled capillaries, purple). It is surrounded by vascular exudate and necrotic tubules

Glomerulus, TEM
Glomerulus. Transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a section through a nephron in a human kidney, showing a cluster of capillaries within a renal corpuscle, also known as a glomerulus

Nephron structure, artwork C016 / 9867
Nephron structure. Artwork showing the structure of a nephron, the functional filtering unit of a kidney. The function of the kidney is to filter waste products such as urea from the blood

Nephron structure, artwork C016 / 9868
Nephron structure. Artwork showing the structure of a nephron, the functional filtering unit of a kidney. The function of the kidney is to filter waste products such as urea from the blood

Kidney tissue, fluorescence micrograph C016 / 8484
Kidney tissue. Fluorescence deconvolution micrograph of a section through a kidney, showing glomeruli (green), cell nuclei (blue dots), and renal tubules (red, circular)

Intraglomerular mesangial cells, TEM C016 / 5837
Intraglomerular mesangial cells. Transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a section through intraglomerular mesangial cells from the glomerulus of a kidney

Glomerulosclerosis, TEM C016 / 5836
Glomerulosclerosis. Transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a section through through the glomerulus of a kidney affected by glomerulosclerosis

Kidney glomerulus, TEM C016 / 5831
Kidney glomerulus. Transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a section through a renal glomerulus. At centre left is a capillary with a red blood cell (black) in its lumen

Coloured SEM of glomeruli in the human kidney

Kidney glomerulus
Glomerulus. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a healthy kidney glomerulus. The glomerulus is a tight ball of capillaries where blood passing through the kidneys is filtered

Kidney podocyte cells, SEM
Kidney podocyte cells. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of podocyte cells on the surface of a kidney glomerulus. Podocytes possess branching, foot-like processes (red/brown)

Kidney filtration, SEM
Kidney filtration. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of tissue from a healthy kidney, showing the glomerular structure. The surface of a glomerulus is encased in podocyte cells (purple)

Artwork of a section through the human kidney
Kidney. Artwork of a section through part of a human kidney. Coloured pink is the medulla. Contained within the medulla are the functional units of the kidney, the nephrons

Coloured SEM of podocytes in the human kidney
Kidney glomerulus. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of podocyte cells on a glomerulus in the kidney. Glomeruli are made up of a tight knot of blood capillaries covered in podocyte cells

Kidney glomeruli, light micrograph
Kidney glomeruli. Light microscope of a section through the cortex of a healthy kidney showing glomeruli. The core of a glomerulus is formed of a tightly coiled capillary (purple)

Coloured SEM of a renal glomerulus
Glomerulus. Coloured Scanning Electron Micrograph (SEM) of a glomerulus - a tight knot of blood capillaries (yellow) inside one of the kidneys microscopic blood-filtering units

Artwork of kidney nephron with blood vessels
Nephron. Illustration of a nephron from the human kidney, surrounded by blood vessels. Nephrons are where waste products and excess water are removed from the bloodstream in the kidney

Illustration of nephron structure in human kidney
Illustration of a nephron, the functional unit of excretion in the human kidney. As a blood filtering system, a nephron is richly supplied with capillaries from branches of the renal artery (red)

Renal corpuscle of kidney
Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a renal corpuscle in the kidney. The renal corpuscle is formed by the glomerulus (red), the convoluted capillary at centre

Kidneys
Illustration of the human kidneys. The arterial blood supply to the kidneys is through the renal arteries (red), which branch from the abdominal aorta

Kidney disease, TEM
Kidney disease. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a section through the glomerulus of a kidney affected by membranous neuropathy

Inflamed kidney, light micrograph
Inflamed kidney. Light micrograph of a section through a kidney with acute nephritis (inflammation). There are areas of necrosis (tissue death) within the glomerulus (centre)

Glomerular capillary, TEM
Glomerular capillary. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a section through kidney tissue, showing a capillary from a glomerulus. Glomeruli filter waste products from the blood

Bowmans capsule, diagram
Bowmans capsule. Diagram showing the anatomical structure of a Bowmans capsule and glomerulus in a kidney

Glomerular anatomy, diagram
Glomerular anatomy. Diagram of the anatomical structure of a glomerulus in a kidney

Kidney glomerulus surface, SEM
Kidney glomerulus surface. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of podocyte cells (orange) on the surface of a kidney glomerulus. These have branching processes (pedicles) that interlock

Kidney glomerulus, light micrograph
Kidney glomerulus. Coloured light micrograph of a section through the cortex of a healthy kidney, showing a glomerulus. The core of a glomerulus is formed of a tightly coiled capillary (purple)

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The glomerulus is a vital component of the kidney, responsible for filtering waste and excess fluids from our blood. In this captivating SEM image, we get an up-close look at the intricate network of kidney glomeruli. The delicate structures resemble tiny clusters of grapes, each one playing a crucial role in maintaining our body's fluid balance. Another stunning SEM image showcases the complexity and beauty of the kidney glomerulus. These interconnected spheres are like microscopic sieves, selectively allowing certain substances to pass through while retaining essential molecules within our bloodstream. Zooming out slightly, we observe a mesmerizing view of kidney blood vessels surrounding the glomeruli in yet another striking SEM image. This intricate web ensures efficient transport of filtered substances throughout our body while maintaining proper circulation. Moving away from electron microscopy, a light micrograph provides us with a different perspective on the kidney glomeruli. The vibrant colors highlight their unique structure and emphasize their importance as functional units within our excretory system. Stepping back even further, an artwork illustrates the nephron structure – where these remarkable glomeruli reside – giving us insight into how they fit into the larger framework of renal function. Each nephron acts as an individual processing unit that contributes to overall waste elimination in our kidneys. Shifting gears momentarily, we delve into another fascinating topic: olfactory receptors in nasal cavities. A cross-section biomedical illustration reveals these specialized cells responsible for detecting scents and triggering our sense of smell. While unrelated to kidneys or glomeruli directly, it serves as a reminder that various systems work together harmoniously within our bodies. Returning to focus on renal anatomy once more, Picture No. 11675578 captures an exquisite close-up view of nephron details under high magnification; every minuscule component is meticulously depicted here for scientific examination and appreciation. Lastly but not leastly (if such word exists), Picture No. 11675643 presents a cross-sectional illustration of the human olfactory system.