Hair follicle sebaceous gland, light micrograph

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Light micrograph of a section through the scalp showing a sebaceous gland (pink) opening into a hair follicle (dark red). The sebaceous gland produces sebum, which oils the hair and skin. Muscle fibres are violet. Magnification: x100 when printed at 15cm tall.

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Photo credit: © EYE OF SCIENCE/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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