Thymus is an important lymphoid organ especially in the neonatal and pre-adolescent periods. Its function is to mature the T-lymphocytes that are part of the adaptive immune response. Thymus aplasia can lead to profound immunodeficiency and is one of the … Continue reading Thymus
Pictures are of unknown organism but possible from small mammals. The relationship between the trachea and esophagus can be seen in the third one. The “C” shape cartilage ring that form most of the trachea and the trachealis muscle at … Continue reading Trachea
Reticular fibers is a type of connective tissue normally found in lymphatic organs. It is composed of Type III collagen that form a network that act as a mesh for cells. Pictures were taken from slides of unknown organism and … Continue reading Reticular Fibers
Pia mater is the innermost layer of the meninges, clinging tightly to the brain with all the sulcus and fissure. It is composed of a thin layer of simple squamous epithelial cell and areolar tissue. It is further invested with … Continue reading Pia Mater
From either human or unknown organism, SMC and personal collection. Continue reading Lung
Of unknown organism, from personal collection. Stratified cuboidal epithelial tissues are more rare comparing to other epithelial types. This picture was taken from salivary gland and the duct showed that the inner most layer, or right around the lumen, contains … Continue reading Stratified Cuboidal Epithelium
Adipose tissue is composed of adipocytes held together by ground substance and collagen fibers. Its main function is for thermoregulation and protection. Picture below taken with a Zeiss Standard 16 connected to a Sony A7ii via a phototube. Continue reading Adipose Tissue
Collection from SMC Pictures below were obtained with a Nikon Coolscan V with slide scanner. The slides were damaged and presented as is. Continue reading Rodents Embryos
Of unknown organism, collection from SMC Picture below was obtained with a Nikon Coolscan V with microscope slide attachment. Pictures below were taken with my personal microscope, a Zeiss Standard 16 connected via a phototube to a Sony A7ii. Continue reading Thyroid & Parathyroid
Here are some of my documents (cv, syllabi, etc.) that you may find interesting. Curriculum vitae My Dissertation “Systemic effects of postprandial triglyceride-rich lipoproteins on macrovessels, kidney, and brain” can be found here Biosc-132 (CCC) Human Anatomy Spring 2016 syllabus … Continue reading CV, Syllabi, Slides
Kit Ng, Ph.D. 