A macrophage in SEM. The cell is characterized by many spiny filopodial processes. Numerous blebs are present.
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Macrophages with long extending pseudopodial processes on a latex bead.
A monocyte – a precursor cell of macrophage. The cell contains a variable number of lysosomes in its cytoplasm.
A macrophage. The nucleus is pushed to one side. The cytoplasm contains large phagosomes.
Plasma cells. The oval nucleus bears coarse chromatin clumps at its periphery. Identify the dilated cisternae of rER. A small…
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Collagen fibrils in different planes of section.
Collagen fibrils in longitudinal section. Note the cross striations on each of the fibrils. Name two cell types that synthesize…
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A fibrocyte(fibroblast). Identify its organelles: nucleus rER and Golgi apparatus.
A fibrocyte(fibroblast). The spindle-shaped cell has an oval nucleus. Numerous collagen fibrils are closely associated with the cell.
Mast cell Mast cell. The cytoplasm is loaded with numerous membrane bound dense granules. At the surface, a few filopodial…
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