Nasal septum, light micrograph

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Light micrograph of a section through the nasal septum, which divides the nose into two nostrils. Across top is the prismatic ciliated epithelium of the nasal mucosa. Below it is connective tissue (red) in which mucous glands (pink) are embedded. Magnification: x200 when printed at 15cm wide.

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Photo credit: © EYE OF SCIENCE/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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