Healthy And Crenated Red Blood Cells, Sem #6 is a photograph by Steve Gschmeissner which was uploaded on May 12th, 2013.
Healthy And Crenated Red Blood Cells, Sem #6
Red blood cells. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a normal healthy red blood cell (red) and a crenated red blood cell (white).... more
Title
Healthy And Crenated Red Blood Cells, Sem #6
Artist
Steve Gschmeissner
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Photograph
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Red blood cells. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a normal healthy red blood cell (red) and a crenated red blood cell (white). Crenation is caused by dehydration, which distorts the cell. The main function of red blood cells (erythrocytes) is to distribute oxygen to body tissues, and to carry waste carbon dioxide back to the lungs. Crenation leads to a severe reduction in their ability to carry out this function. Magnification x6200 when printed at 10 centimetres wide.
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May 12th, 2013
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