Ovarian Follicle, Tem #3 is a photograph by Steve Gschmeissner which was uploaded on May 8th, 2013.
Ovarian Follicle, Tem #3
Ovarian follicle. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a section through a primary follicle in an ovary. A central primary oocyte... more
Title
Ovarian Follicle, Tem #3
Artist
Steve Gschmeissner
Medium
Photograph
Description
Ovarian follicle. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a section through a primary follicle in an ovary. A central primary oocyte (developing egg, green) can be seen containing a large nucleus (blue), within which is a smaller nucleolus (circular). The oocyte is surrounded by follicular cells (purple). The whole follicle is surrounded by ovarian stromal cells (brown). Once sexual maturity is reached, up to 20 primordial follicles are triggered to start developing into primary follicles every menstrual cycle. Only one will reach full maturity and release its egg (ovum) at ovulation. Magnification x1200 when printed 10 centimetres wide.
Uploaded
May 8th, 2013
More from Steve Gschmeissner
Comments
There are no comments for Ovarian Follicle, Tem #3. Click here to post the first comment.