Salivary gland, light micrograph
Light micrograph through a salivary gland showing an acini (cluster) of secretory cells in longitudinal section. This is a mixed acini with both mucus-producing cells (light pink) and serous-producing cells (dark pink). The secretions lubricate the mouth and contain enzymes that start the digestion process. Magnification: x600 when printed at 15cm wide., Photo by EYE OF SCIENCE/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY
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