Salivary gland. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a transverse freeze-fractured section through an acinus (large brown circle) in a salivary gland. The rest of the image comprises several other acini surrounding this acinus. Acini are the smallest unit of a gland. They comprise a circular cluster of cells that secrete fluid into a central duct (hole,centre) that leads to larger ducts. These acini are secreting granules (lumps,brown) of mucus,the natural lubricating fluid found in saliva. Each acini is circled by a layer of connective tissue (pink). Saliva is secreted into the mouth to aid digestion and the process of swallowing. Magnification: x1000 at 6x7cm size | |
Lizenzart: | Lizenzpflichtig |
Credit: | Science Photo Library / Gschmeissner, Steve |
Bildgröße: | 4500 px × 3992 px |
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