Taste Bud #2
by Omikron
Title
Taste Bud #2
Artist
Omikron
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
Color enhanced electron micrograph of taste buds; groups of cells that sample oral concentrations of molecules and report the sensation to the brainstem. While taste buds are too small to see without a microscope, papillae or the epithelium surrounding the cells are visible as raised bumps on the tongue. The ability to taste helps protect us from poisons. x1200. Enhancement of 5w0672.
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February 20th, 2013
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