Parotid gland, light micrograph
Light micrograph of cells of the parotid gland. The acinar cells (present in most areas of the image) contain many dark purple granules. A duct (pink circle) is present in the centre of the image. A few fat cells (white circles) are also present, as well as a blood vessel containing red blood cells (lower left corner). Haematoxylin and eosin stained tissue section. Magnification: 200x when printed at 10cm., by ZIAD M. EL-ZAATARI/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY
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