The Cell: An Image Library - Image CIL:11108

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Description

Scanning electron micrograph of the lumenal surface of the toad bladder shows the boundaries of four polygonal squamous epithelial cells surrounding a mitochondrial-rich cell bearing short globular microvilli. Boundaries between cells are demarcated by what appears to be a continuous ridge. Image from Davis, Goodman, & Schuster (1974) J. Cell Biol. 61:544-547 and reprinted with permission as Figure 39 from Chapter 2 (Specializations of the Free Surface) of 'The Cell, 2nd Ed.' by Don W. Fawcett M.D. A PDF copy of the accompanying chapter is available on the ASCB's BioEDUCATE website.

Biological Sources

NCBI Organism Classification: Bufo; (toads)
Cell Type: squamous epithelial cell
Cellular Component: cell surface; microvillus

Biological Context

Biological Process: extracellular structure organization

Attribution

Names: Walter L. Davis; D. B. Goodman
Published: ISBN 0721635849
Links: Fawcett's "The Cell, 2nd Ed."; Davis et al. (1974) J. Cell Biol.
Pubmed: 4373479
Other: R. J. Schuster

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Imaging

Image Type: scanning electron microscopy (SEM)
Imaging Mode: illumination by electrons; secondary_electron imaging
Parameters Imaged: secondary electron generation

Data Qualifiers: processed data

Sample Preparation

Methods: critical_point dried specimen

Dimensions

Spatial Axis	Image Size	Pixel Size
X	906px	——
Y	1276px	——

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