Cirrhosis of liver, light micrograph C016 / 0530
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Cirrhosis of liver, light micrograph C016 / 0530
Cirrhosis of liver. Light micrograph of a section through liver tissue, damaged by cirrhosis. Cirrhosis occurs as a result of a range of factors causing damage to liver function. The disease typically destroys hepatocyte liver cells and the normal morphology of the liver lobules. Conditions leading to cirrhosis include chronic alcoholism, hepatitis and obstruction of bile flow. Because the hepatocytes are naturally regenerative, agents that cause their death stimulate new hepatocyte growth seen here as oval-shaped nodules. A further feature of cirrhosis is excessive build up of fibrous tissue, resulting from over-production of collagen fibres. This all means the cirrhotic liver is resistant to blood flowing through it and therefore cannot perform it s
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Cell Biology Cirrhosis Collagen Cytological Cytology Diseased Fibre Fibres Fibrous Hepatic Hepatocyte Hepatocytes Histological Histology Liver Stain Stained Tissue Abnormal Cells Condition Disorder Light Micrograph Light Microscope Section Sectioned Unhealthy
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This photo print, titled "Cirrhosis of liver, light micrograph C016 / 0530" offers a glimpse into the destructive nature of cirrhosis on liver tissue. Cirrhosis is a disease that arises from various factors causing damage to the liver's function and structure. In this image, we witness the devastating effects as hepatocyte liver cells are destroyed, leading to an abnormal morphology of the liver lobules. Chronic alcoholism, hepatitis, and bile flow obstruction are among the conditions that can contribute to cirrhosis. The regenerative capacity of hepatocytes becomes evident in this micrograph as new oval-shaped nodules emerge in response to cell death caused by external agents. Furthermore, excessive production of collagen fibers results in the accumulation of fibrous tissue within the cirrhotic liver. This fibrosis further hampers blood flow through the organ, rendering it resistant and incapable of performing its vital functions effectively. The intricate details captured by MICROSCAPE/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY highlight both the biological complexity and pathological consequences associated with cirrhosis. This image serves as a powerful reminder of how lifestyle choices and diseases can profoundly impact our organs' health and functionality.
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