B0003405 Capillary with red blood cells
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Colour-enhanced image of a capillary. The endothelial cells (purple) that line the blood vessel are surrounded by supporting pericytes (turquoise). Two red blood cells can be seen inside the capillary.
Transmission electron micrograph
1980 – 1999 Published: –
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