Red Blood Cell Collection (#8)

Red blood cells and molecules, artwork
Red blood cells and drug molecules, computer artwork. Red blood cells (erythrocytes) are responsible for supplying tissues with oxygen and are the most abundant type of cell in the blood

Blood vessel types, artwork
Blood vessel types. Artworks of the three types of blood vessels, from left: arteries, veins, and capillaries. Arteries are thick blood vessels carrying oxygenated blood around the body away from

Blood vessels, computer artwork
Blood vessels. Computer artwork of two blood vessels. Red blood cells (erythrocytes) are seen within the blood vessels. The red blood cells distribute oxygen to body tissues

Coronary artery, TEM
Coronary artery. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a cross-section through the wall of a coronary artery

Ovarian blood vessel, SEM
Ovarian blood vessel. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a section through a blood vessel in an ovary. Red blood cells are seen in the lumen, which is lined with endothelial cells (brown)

Nanorobots, computer artwork. Nanotechnology is an area of science concerned with producing mechanical entities on the scale of nanometres (billionths of a metre)

Iron deficient blood cells & haemoglobin molecule
Iron-deficiency anaemia and haemoglobin. Artwork of irregularly shaped red blood cells (red) in a patient suffering from iron-deficiency anaemia

Anaemia in pregnancy, artwork
Anaemia in pregnancy. Computer artwork of irregular shaped erythrocytes (red blood cells) in the outline of a pregnant woman in profile. This represents iron-deficiency anaemia in pregnancy

Calcium channel blocker effect, artwork
Calcium channel blocker effect. Conceptual computer artwork of calcium ions (orange) controlling blood flow through the blood vessels (springs) of a human heart

Blood group A. Computer artwork of red blood cells (erythrocytes) in the shape of the letter A. This represents blood group A

Blood groups. Computer artwork of red blood cells (erythrocytes) and the letters A, B, AB and O. This represents the four different blood groups

Medical nanorobots on red blood cell
Medical nanorobots. Computer artwork of medical nanorobots on red blood cells inside a human body. Microscopic robot technology could be developed in the future to treat diseases in new ways

Blood group AB. Computer artwork of red blood cells (erythrocytes) in the shape of the letters A and B. This represents blood group AB

Blood group O. Computer artwork of red blood cells (erythrocytes) in the shape of the letter O. This represents blood group O

Blood group B. Computer artwork of red blood cells (erythrocytes) in the shape of the letter B. This represents blood group B

illustration of red blood cells in thalassaemia
Thalassaemia. Illustration of distorted red blood cells in the inherited blood disorder of thalass- aemia. Here, affected red blood cells (erythro- cytes)

Heart. Conceptual computer artwork of a heart made up of red blood cells. The heart is a hollow muscular organ that pumps blood around the body

Heart trace
Heartbeat. Conceptual computer artwork of a healthy heartbeat showing a normal ECG trace made up of red blood cells. An ECG (electrocardiograph)

False-colour SEM of Kupffer cell in liver

Coloured SEM of a blood clot due to an injury

Computer artwork of a blood clot
Blood clot. Computer artwork of a blood clot, showing disc-like red blood cells and fibrin. Fibrin (yellow fibres) is a long insoluble protein produced from the blood protein fibrinogen

Coloured SEM of red blood cells forming a clot
Blood clot. Coloured Scanning Electron Micrograph (SEM) showing the formation of a blood clot. Red blood cells (erythrocytes)

Illustration of a dissolving blood clot (thrombus)
Dissolving blood clot. Illustration of a human blood clot (thrombus) in the process of dissolving. At upper centre is the blood clot

Blood clot
False-colour scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a blood clot. Red blood cells have been trapped by a web of thin yellow-white strands of fibrin

False-colour SEM of a human blood clot
False-colour scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a human blood clot (thrombus), showing strands of fibrin around red blood cells

Red blood cell crenation, SEM
Red blood cell crenation. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of two red blood cells (erythrocytes). The cell on the bottom is normal

Blood cells, computer artwork
Blood cells. Computer artwork of red blood cells, white blood, white blood cells (blue) and platelets (yellow) travelling through the lumen of the blood vessel

Human blood cells, light micrograph
Human blood cells. Light micrograph of blood cells at a site of inflammation, showing red blood cells (erythrocytes, red) surrounded by many granulocytes (blue)

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Red blood cells, also known as erythrocytes, are the most abundant type of blood cell in our bodies. These tiny cells play a crucial role in maintaining our overall health and well-being. In athlete physiology they can especially important as they carry oxygen from the lungs to every part of the body. This ensures that muscles receive an adequate supply of oxygen during physical activity, enhancing performance and endurance. Artwork depicting the intricate structure of red blood cells showcases their unique shape - biconcave discs without nuclei. This design allows for flexibility and efficient transport through narrow capillaries. The process of blood coagulation cascade is essential for wound healing and preventing excessive bleeding. Artwork illustrating this complex mechanism highlights how red blood cells interact with platelets and clotting factors to form a stable clot, sealing off damaged vessels. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) images provide detailed views of various aspects related to red blood cells. One such image displays a close-up view of a blood clot formed by these specialized cells (SEM C016 / 9747). Another SEM image reveals infected red blood cells invaded by mouse malaria parasites (SEM). A diagram showcasing the bloodstream inside a vein demonstrates how red and white blood cells along with platelets flow together within our circulatory system. It emphasizes their collective effort in delivering nutrients, removing waste products, and defending against pathogens. Computer artwork beautifully portrays vibrant red blood cells flowing through arteries and veins, emphasizing their vital role in sustaining life throughout our bodies. Lastly, highlighting the connection between red blood cells and heart reminds us that these remarkable microscopic entities work tirelessly alongside our cardiovascular system to ensure proper circulation throughout every organ and tissue.