Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum Collection

Plasma cells, TEM
Plasma cells. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of plasma cells. Plasma cells are mature B lymphocytes (white blood cells) that produce and secrete antibodies during an immune response

Pancreatic acinar cell. Transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a section through an enzyme-secreting acinar cell in the human pancreas, showing part of the nucleus (round, far left)

TEM of endoplasmic reticulum in mammalian cell
Rough endoplasmic reticulum. Transmission Electron Micrograph (TEM) of a section through a mammalian cell revealing rough endoplasmic reticulum (ER)

The interior of an eukaryotic cell. This is the most common generic type of cell and its present in all mammals. In the center is the nucleus (the perforated sphere)

Nucleus and endoplasmic reticulum F006 / 9196
Computer artwork showing part of a human or eukaryotic cell. In the middle the nucleus which has a membrane with nuclear pores. Inside the nucleus is the DNA

Nucleus and endoplasmic reticulum F006 / 9201
Computer artwork showing part of a human or eukaryotic cell. In the middle the nucleus which has a membrane with nuclear pores. Inside the nucleus is the DNA

Pancreatic exocrine cells, TEM
Pancreatic exocrine cells. Transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a section through exocrine cells in the pancreas, showing numerous zymogen granules (circles), rough endoplasmic reticulum (ER)

Pancreatic acinar cell, TEM
Pancreatic acinar cell. Transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a section through an enzyme-secreting acinar cell in the human pancreas, showing the nucleus (dark purple, centre)

Animal cell, illustration C018 / 0734
Animal cell. Illustration showing the organelles present in an animal cell. At lower centre is the nucleus, which contains the cells genetic information in the form of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid)

Animal cell organelles, artwork
Animal cell organelles. Artwork showing the organelles in a eukaryotic cell. This is an animal cell. Structures include the nucleus (centre) which has a membrane with nuclear pores (purple)

Fat cell anatomy, artwork
Fat cell anatomy. Artwork of an adipocyte (fat cell) and its internal organelles. The majority of the cell is filled with a lipid (fat) droplet

Nucleus and endoplasmic reticulum C015 / 6797
Computer artwork showing part of a human or eukaryotic cell. In the middle the nucleus which has a membrane with nuclear pores. Inside the nucleus is the DNA

Animal cell organelles, artwork C015 / 6793
Animal cell organelles. Computer artwork showing the organelles in a eukaryotic cell. This is an animal cell. Structures include the nucleus (centre) which has a membrane with nuclear pores

Animal cell organelles, artwork C015 / 6792
Animal cell organelles. Computer artwork showing the organelles in a eukaryotic cell. This is an animal cell. Structures include the nucleus (centre) which has a membrane with nuclear pores

Nucleus and endoplasmic reticulum C015 / 6783
Computer artwork showing part of a human or eukaryotic cell. In the middle the nucleus which has a membrane with nuclear pores. Inside the nucleus is the DNA

Nucleus and endoplasmic reticulum C015 / 6782
Computer artwork showing part of a human or eukaryotic cell. In the middle the nucleus which has a membrane with nuclear pores. Inside the nucleus is the DNA

Nucleus and endoplasmic reticulum C015 / 6781
Computer artwork showing part of a human or eukaryotic cell. In the middle the nucleus which has a membrane with nuclear pores. Inside the nucleus is the DNA

Animal cell organelles, artwork C015 / 6775
Animal cell organelles. Computer artwork showing the organelles in a eukaryotic cell. This is an animal cell. Structures include the nucleus (centre) which has a membrane with nuclear pores

Animal cell organelles, artwork C015 / 6778
Animal cell organelles. Computer artwork showing the organelles in a eukaryotic cell. This is an animal cell. Structures include the nucleus (centre) which has a membrane with nuclear pores

Animal cell organelles, artwork C015 / 6777
Animal cell organelles. Computer artwork showing the organelles in a eukaryotic cell. This is an animal cell. Structures include the nucleus (centre) which has a membrane with nuclear pores

Nucleus and endoplasmic reticulum C015 / 6772
Computer artwork showing part of a human or eukaryotic cell. In the middle the nucleus which has a membrane with nuclear pores. Inside the nucleus is the DNA

Nucleus and endoplasmic reticulum C015 / 6768
Computer artwork showing part of a human or eukaryotic cell. In the middle the nucleus which has a membrane with nuclear pores. Inside the nucleus is the DNA

Nucleus and endoplasmic reticulum C015 / 6767
Computer artwork showing part of a human or eukaryotic cell. In the middle the nucleus which has a membrane with nuclear pores. Inside the nucleus is the DNA

Animal cell organelles, artwork C016 / 0619
Computer artwork showing the organelles in a eukaryotic cell. This is an animal cell. Structures include the nucleus (centre, red) which has a membrane with nuclear pores

Animal cell organelles, artwork C016 / 0621
Computer artwork showing the organelles in a eukaryotic cell. This is an animal cell. Structures include the nucleus (centre, red) which has a membrane with nuclear pores

Animal cell organelles, artwork C016 / 0620
Computer artwork showing the organelles in a eukaryotic cell. This is an animal cell. Structures include the nucleus (centre, orange) which has a membrane with nuclear pores

Animal cell organelles, artwork C016 / 0617
Computer artwork showing the organelles in a eukaryotic cell. This is an animal cell. Structures include the nucleus (centre, red) which has a membrane with nuclear pores

Animal cell organelles, artwork C016 / 0618
Computer artwork showing the organelles in a eukaryotic cell. This is an animal cell. Structures include the nucleus (centre, orange) which has a membrane with nuclear pores

Animal cell organelles, artwork C016 / 0615
Computer artwork showing the organelles in a eukaryotic cell. This is an animal cell. Structures include the nucleus (centre, orange) which has a membrane with nuclear pores

Animal cell organelles, artwork C016 / 0616
Computer artwork showing the organelles in a eukaryotic cell. This is an animal cell. Structures include the nucleus (centre, orange) which has a membrane with nuclear pores

Animal cell organelles, artwork C016 / 0611
Computer artwork showing the organelles in a eukaryotic cell. This is an animal cell. Structures include the nucleus (centre, red) which has a membrane with nuclear pores

Animal cell organelles, artwork C016 / 0612
Computer artwork showing the organelles in a eukaryotic cell. This is an animal cell. Structures include the nucleus (centre, orange) which has a membrane with nuclear pores

Animal cell organelles, artwork C016 / 0605
Computer artwork showing the organelles in a eukaryotic cell. This is an animal cell. Structures include the nucleus (centre, red) which has a membrane with nuclear pores

Animal cell organelles, artwork C016 / 0610
Computer artwork showing the organelles in a eukaryotic cell. This is an animal cell. Structures include the nucleus (centre, orange) which has a membrane with nuclear pores

Animal cell organelles, artwork C016 / 0604
Computer artwork showing the organelles in a eukaryotic cell. This is an animal cell. Structures include the nucleus (centre, red) which has a membrane with nuclear pores

Animal cell organelles, artwork C016 / 0606
Computer artwork showing the organelles in a eukaryotic cell. This is an animal cell. Structures include the nucleus (centre, orange) which has a membrane with nuclear pores

Human cell, artwork C013 / 6522
Human cell. Illustration of a section through a human cell. At centre is the nucleus (purple), with the nucleolus (dark red) inside it

Nerve cell, TEM C013 / 4797
Nerve cell. Transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a section through a neuron (nerve cell), showing characteristic Nissl body (dark blue lines), numerous golgi apparatus (curved green lines)

Nerve cell, TEM C013 / 4796
Nerve cell. Transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a section through a neuron (nerve cell), showing characteristic Nissl body (dark red lines), numerous golgi apparatus (curved pink lines)

Illustration of structure of human hepatocyte
Artwork illustrating the compact internal structure of a human hepatocyte, a liver cell. The cytoplasm of a hepatocyte is crowded with organelles; the density relects its numerous metabolic

TEM of human plasmocyte
False-colour transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a human plasmocyte (plasma cell). Plasmocytes are mature B-lymphocytes (white blood cells)

Osteoblasts, TEM
Osteoblasts. Coloured transmission electron micrograph of osteoblasts, bone-producing cells (pink). They contain rough endoplasmic reticulum (RER, dark pink lines), which produces

Coloured SEM of mitochondria & ER in a liver cell
Mitochondria. Coloured Scanning Electron Micro- graph (SEM) of mitochondria and rough endoplasmic reticulum in a liver cell

Artwork of ER, golgi body, plasma membrane of cell
Illustration of membrane structures in a cell: endoplasmic reticulum, golgi apparatus and plasma membrane. At top, the nucleus is seen with pores, & ribosomes (pink dots) on its surface

Animal cell structure, artwork
Animal cell structure. Artwork showing the internal structure of an animal cell. Inside the cell, the cellular structures (organelles) include the Golgi apparatus (green)

Plasma cell, TEM
Plasma cell, coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM). This section has revealed the cells large central nucleus (brown)

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The rough endoplasmic reticulum (RER) is a vital component of the interior of eukaryotic cells. This intricate network of membranes, studded with ribosomes, plays a crucial role in protein synthesis and transport within the cell. Under the powerful lens of a transmission electron microscope (TEM), we can observe the RER's distinctive appearance. The images reveal its close association with the nucleus, forming an interconnected system that ensures efficient communication and coordination between these two essential organelles. In one captivating TEM image, plasma cells are showcased, highlighting their abundant rough endoplasmic reticulum. These specialized immune cells rely on extensive protein production to carry out their critical functions in defending our bodies against pathogens. Further exploration into pancreatic exocrine cells through TEM unravels another fascinating aspect of RER's significance. In pancreatic acinar cells, which secrete digestive enzymes into the small intestine, this organelle dominates their cytoplasm. Its presence emphasizes its pivotal role in synthesizing and packaging proteins destined for secretion. As we delve deeper into these microscopic marvels captured by TEM, it becomes evident that rough endoplasmic reticulum is not just an ordinary cellular structure but rather an intricate web facilitating complex processes within living organisms. From aiding in antibody production to enabling proper digestion through enzyme secretion – all depend on this remarkable organelle's functionality. These mesmerizing glimpses under the microscope offer us a profound appreciation for how intricately designed our cellular machinery truly is. The rough endoplasmic reticulum stands as a testament to nature's brilliance and reminds us that even at such minuscule scales, wonders await those who dare to explore them further.