
Intestinal microvilli

by Science Photo Library - STEVE GSCHMEISSNER.
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Intestinal microvilli
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Science Photo Library - STEVE GSCHMEISSNER.
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Drawing - Illustration
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Intestinal microvilli. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a section through microvilli from the small intestine. These tiny structures (red) form a dense brush-like covering on the absorptive surfaces of the cells lining the small intestine. These cells (pink) absorb nutrients from digested food through these microvilli. There are billions of microvilli in a small intestine. Magnification: x20,000 when printed at 10 centimetres wide.
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June 25th, 2024
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