Nerve Cell Collection (#6)

Myelin surrounding a nerve axon, TEM
Myelin surrounding a nerve axon, coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM). The concentric round rings are the sheets of a Schwann cells myelin membrane (brown rings)

Artwork of a nerve cell of the brain & a synapse
Nerve cell and synapses. Artwork of a nerve cell (neurone) of the brain with a close-up of a synapse. The nerve cell body is at lower right

Motor neurone nerve cell and synapses
Motor neurone and synapses. Computer graphic of a motor neurone and synapses (glowing yellow bulges, at lower centre). The cell body is at centre

False-col SEM of single neurone of cerebral cortex
False-colour scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a single neurone (nerve cell) of the human cerebral cortex - the outer grey matter of the brain

Oligodendrocyte and microglia brain cells
Oligodendrocyte and microglia action in the brain. At top, the axon (output process, orange) of a neuron (nerve cell) is seen

Computer graphic of a motor neuron nerve cell
Motor neurone. Computer graphic of a motor neuron nerve cell. At centre is the cell body; at the centre of this is a red circle which is the cell nucleus

LM of cortex and medulla of the cerebellum
Cerebellum. Light micrograph of a cross-section through the cortex (surface) and medulla (core) of a human cerebellum, part of the brain

Artwork showing numerous multipolar neurones
Illustration based on a scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of numerous multipolar neurones (nerve cells) growing in tissue culture

Artwork of human motor neuron (nerve cell)
Motor neuron. Illustration of a human motor neuron (nerve cell). The arrows show the direction of the nervous impulse, which enters the cell body (top left) through minute processes called dendrites

Coloured TEM of a nerve synapse

LM of purkinje nerve cells in the cerebellum
Purkinje nerve cells. Light micrograph of a row of Purkinje nerve cells from the cerebellum of the human brain. Each Purkinje cell is composed of a flask-shaped cell body

LM of nerve cells and fibres in brain tissue
Brain tissue. Light micrograph of a section through the grey matter of a normal brain. There are several nerve cell bodies (objects in white areas)

Light micrograph of a nerve cell
Neuron. Scanning electron micrograph of a nerve cell with a branching axon. On the right is the cell body, which contains the nucleus

Purkinje nerve cells

Coloured computer image of a nerve cell
Nerve cell. Coloured computer image based on laser scanning microscope sections through a nerve cell. Many dendrites (branching projections) can be seen extending from the bulbous cell body

Brain cortex tissue, light micrograph
Brain cortex tissue. Light micrograph of a section through tissue from the cortex of the brain. The cortex, or grey matter, is the outer layer of the brain

Astrocyte / neuron synapse in the brain
Astrocyte/neuron synapse in the brain. Artwork of a nerve cell (neuron, yellow) synapse in the brain with an associated regulatory astrocyte cell (red)

Retina blood vessel and nerve cells
Retina cells. Fluorescent light micrograph of cells in the retina, the light-sensitive membrane that lines the back of the eyeball

Glial cells. Fluorescent light micrograph of glial cells from a mouse brain. The tissue has been tagged with fluorescent markers specific to certain proteins

Coloured SEM of spinal cord nerve cells

Computer artwork of a nerve synapse
Nerve synapse. Computer artwork of a nerve synapse. The synapse is a junction between a terminal (light blue) of one nerve cell (neurone) and another cell (green/purple)

Artwork of a nerve synapse
Synapse. Illustration of a synapse, the junction between two nerve cells. The green structures in the terminal swelling (bouton) of the pre-synaptic cell are synaptic vesicles

Illustration of the human reflex arc
Reflex arc. Illustration of a human reflex arc. Sensory nerve endings (lower right) detect a stimulus, such as pain. The nervous signal passes along the sensory nerve cell fibre to the spinal cord

Prion protein plaque, computer artwork
Prion protein plaque (right) surrounded by nerve cells (seen mainly on the left), computer artwork. Prions are infectious agents that cause a group of fatal neurodegenerative diseases

Action of a beta blocker drug, artwork
Action of a beta blocker drug on nerve synapses, artwork. Beta blockers are used to treat cardiac arrhythmia (abnormal heartbeats) and hypertension (high blood pressure)

SEM of human nerve cells
False-colour scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of human nerve cells growing on the surface of an integrated circuit (silicon chip)

Immunofluorescent LM of rat brain cells and axons
Cortical brain cells and axons. Immunofluorescent Light Micrograph of rat cortical brain cells and axons growing in culture

Nerve cells, light micrograph
Nerve cells, or neurons, light micrograph. Neurons are responsible for passing information around the central nervous system (CNS) and from the CNS to the rest of the body

Purkinje nerve cell, light micrograph
Purkinje nerve cell. Confocal light micrograph of a purkinje cell (stained with green fluorescent protein), a type of neuron (nerve cell)

Creating new neural pathways, artwork
Creating new neural pathways. Artwork showing the process involved in the formation of new nerve cells (neurogenesis) and neural pathways

Spinal nerve ganglion, light micrograph
Spinal nerve ganglion. Light micrograph of a cross-section through a spinal nerve ganglion. This is a node of nerve cells located just outside the spinal cord at the point where it is joined by

Nerve cell synapses, computer artwork
Nerve cell synapses. Computer artwork of the chemical synapses between two nerve cells, or neurons, (one red and one blue)

Epilepsy. Conceptual computer artwork of a brain during an epileptic seizure. Neurons (nerve cells) are green. Epilepsy is an abnormal chaotic electrical activity in the brain

Synapse, computer artwork
Synapses. Computer artwork of synapses, the junctions between the ends (blue, swollen) of two nerve cells (neurons). Nerve cells are responsible for passing information around the central nervous

Nerve cell injury response
Nerve cell response to brain injury. Fluorescent light micrograph of a section through an injured brain. Glial progenitor cells are green and reactive astrocytes

Astrocyte nerve cells. Light micrograph of astrocyte cells from a human brain. Astrocytes are a type of glial cell. They provide structural support and protection for neurons (nerves cells)

Nerve cell, abstract artwork
Nerve cell. Abstract computer artwork of a nerve cell, or neuron. Neurons are responsible for passing information around the central nervous system (CNS) and from the CNS to the rest of the body

Neurosphere culture. Fluorescent light microscope of a group of neural stem cells (neurosphere) in culture. The stem cells are differentiating into neurons (red) and nerve support cells (green)

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The intricate world of nerve cells, also known as neurons, is a fascinating realm within our bodies. These specialized cells play a crucial role in transmitting information throughout the nervous system. In the cerebellum tissue, under the lens of a light micrograph, we can observe the complex network formed by nerve and glial cells. This interplay between different cell types ensures proper functioning and communication within this region of the brain. Zooming in further with a transmission electron microscope (TEM), we witness the mesmerizing synapse nerve junctions - where two nerve cells meet to exchange vital signals. The intricacy of these connections highlights their importance in relaying messages across our neural pathways. Switching gears to scanning electron microscopy (SEM), we get an up-close look at individual nerve cells themselves. Their elongated structures and branching extensions showcase their ability to transmit electrical impulses efficiently. Moving on to hippocampus brain tissue, another essential area for memory formation and learning, we encounter Purkinje nerve cells nestled within the cerebellum. These large neurons have distinctive dendritic trees that receive inputs from various sources, contributing to motor coordination. As we explore further into brain tissue's complexity, it becomes evident that blood supply plays a crucial role in nourishing these delicate neural networks. A healthy flow ensures optimal functioning of all interconnected regions. Venturing beyond natural tissues into neural stem cell culture reveals exciting possibilities for regenerative medicine and understanding neurodevelopmental processes better. These cultured stem cells hold immense potential for repairing damaged nerves or studying neuronal growth patterns. Finally, let us not forget about cerebral cortex nerve cells - responsible for higher cognitive functions such as perception and decision-making. Their intricate arrangements enable us to process information effectively while navigating through daily life challenges. Whether observing cerebellum tissue or exploring neural stem cell cultures or marveling at synaptic connections under various microscopes – each glimpse into the world of nerve cells unveils new layers of complexity and highlights their indispensable role in our intricate neural symphony.