Platelets, Sem #1 is a photograph by Steve Gschmeissner which was uploaded on May 11th, 2013.
Platelets, Sem #1
Platelets. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a clump of activated platelets from a blood clot. Platelets are fragments of white blood... more
Title
Platelets, Sem #1
Artist
Steve Gschmeissner
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Photograph
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Platelets. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a clump of activated platelets from a blood clot. Platelets are fragments of white blood cells. When blood clots, red blood cells (erythrocytes) are trapped within a fibrin protein mesh (beige), which is formed in response to chemicals secreted by the platelets. magnification x8500 when printed 10cm wide.
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May 11th, 2013
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