Absorption Collection

Illustration showing intestinal villi
Human anatomy: intestinal villi. Drawing

Frog small intestine TS showing villi nutrient absorption finger like projections

Antonov An-26SM 52+06
Luftwaffe - Antonov An-26SM 52+06 (msn 10.605), ex East German Air Force, seen after absorption by the Luftwaffe. Date: circa 1990

X Ray of a fish c. 1890
3501927 X Ray of a fish c.1890 by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; Prismatic Pictures; German, out of copyright

Visible emission spectra of various astronomical objects (colour litho)
5996188 Visible emission spectra of various astronomical objects (colour litho) by English School

St Francis in Ecstasy, c. 1615-18 (oil on canvas)
DAY234993 St Francis in Ecstasy, c.1615-18 (oil on canvas) by Strozzi, Bernardo (1581-1644); 118.1x90.2 cm; The Dayton Art Institute, Dayton, Ohio

An early X-ray photo of frogs by Joseph Maria Eder. 1896 (photogravure)
746718 An early X-ray photo of frogs by Joseph Maria Eder

X Ray of a childs hand c. 1890
3501926 X Ray of a childs hand c.1890 by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; Prismatic Pictures; German, out of copyright

X Ray of an ankle c. 1890
3501925 X Ray of an ankle c.1890 by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; Prismatic Pictures; German, out of copyright

X Ray of a fractured wrist c. 1890
3501929 X Ray of a fractured wrist c.1890 by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; Prismatic Pictures; German, out of copyright

X Ray of a human torso c. 1890
3501928 X Ray of a human torso c.1890 by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; Prismatic Pictures; German, out of copyright

Intestinal villi, SEM
Intestinal villi. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a section through a part of the small intestine, showing the villi that cover its inner surface

Goblet cells. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a section through goblet cells in the lining of the small intestine, part of the digestive tract. They are full of mucus (yellow)

Crab Nebula

Illustration of villus in human small intestine absorbing peptides and amino acids into capillaries

Conceptual image of simple cuboidal epithelia

Conceptual image of pseudostratified columnar epithelium

Spectroscopist observing (top). Bottom, left to right, Absorption spectra of Indigo, Chromic Chloride, and Magenta. Lithograph

Separating lead from silver or gold in a cupellation furnace. From Agricola (Georg Bauer) De re metallica, Basel 1556

Sectional view of Gay-Lussacs lead chambers and absorption towers, 1870. These
Sectional view of Gay-Lussacs lead chambers and absorption towers, 1870

Sandstone, Sandstone with oil

Small intestine, light micrograph
Small intestine. Light micrograph of a section through the small intestine. The finger-like projections at left are the villi. These increase the surface area for the absorption of food

Dynamin enzyme, molecular model F006 / 9583
Dynamin enzyme. Molecular model of the pleckstrin homology (PH) domain of the dynamin enzyme. Domains are structural regions of enzymes that are often actively involved in biological processes

Carbon dioxide re-emitting infrared light C017 / 0787
Carbon dioxide (CO2) re-emitting infrared light, computer artwork. Sunlight comes from top left and strikes the ground, which then emits infrared light

Intestinal microvilli, SEM C016 / 9066
Intestinal microvilli. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a section through the lining of the small intestine, showing the densely packed microvilli (hair-like, top)

Intestinal microvilli, SEM C016 / 9067
Intestinal microvilli. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a section through the lining of the small intestine, showing the densely packed microvilli (hair-like, top)

Intestinal brush border, TEM
Intestinal brush border. Transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of intestinal absorptive cells sectioned horizontally at their apex to show the surface microvilli (round)

Intestinal microvilli, SEM C014 / 1452
Intestinal microvilli. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (SEM) of a transverse section through microvilli, showing their interiors

Intestinal microvilli, SEM C014 / 1451
Intestinal microvilli. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (SEM) of a transverse section through microvilli, showing their interiors

Intestinal microvilli, TEM C014 / 1454
Intestinal microvilli. Transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a section through an epithelial cell from a human small intestine, showing the densely packed microvilli

Intestinal microvilli, TEM C014 / 1453
Intestinal microvilli. Transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a section through an epithelial cell from a human small intestine, showing the densely packed microvilli

Lining of the duodenum, endoscopic view C016 / 8321
Lining of the duodenum. Endoscopic view of the lining of the duodenum - the first section of the small intestine - showing lipid (fat, white) filled villi

Ionisation chamber system C016 / 3789
Ionisation chamber system (white, left) and viewing the resulting data on a screen (right)

Ionisation chamber system C016 / 3792
Ionisation chamber system. Robotic arm of an automatic sample changer loading a radioactive sample into a secondary standard ionisation chamber

Absorption spectrum of zircon
Refractometer spectrum of the mineral zircon (zirconium silicate). Ziricon can be found to have a multi faceted crystals

Absorption of a baseball player. Date c1889 Dec. 19

Analysing fuel oil for silicone traces
MODEL RELEASED. Analysing fuel oil for silicone traces, using an absorption spectroscope

Small intestine villi, section
Villi in the small intestine, fluorescent light micrograph

Small intestine villus, SEM
Small intestine villus. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a freeze fracture section through a villus from the mucosal lining of the small intestine

Small intestine lining, SEM
Small intestine villi. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of villi (folds) on the lining of the small intestine

Small intestine villi, SEM
Small intestine villi. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of villi (folds) on the lining of the small intestine

Intestinal microvilli, SEM
Intestinal microvilli. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of microvilli from the duodenum, the first part of the small intestine

Colon lining. Fluorescence confocal light micrograph of the lining of a mouse colon (large intestine). The colon starts at the small intestine and ends at the rectum

Small intestine microvilli, SEM
Microvilli in the small intestine, coloured freeze-fracture scanning electron micrograph (SEM)

Bone reabsorption, SEM
Bone reabsorption. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of reabsorption of bone by an osteoclast

Goblet cell. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a section through a goblet cell in the lining of the small intestine, part of the digestive tract

Osteoclast bone cells, artwork
Osteoclast bone cells. Computer artwork of normal osteoclasts (green) in the lacunae (spaces) of bone tissue

Microvillus, artwork
Microvillus. Computer artwork showing the structure of a microvillus at the surface of a cell. Microvilli are microscopic cellular membrane protrusions

Greenhouse effect, conceptual image
Greenhouse effect. Conceptual image of infrared rays (red arrows) trapped in the Earths atmosphere by greenhouse gases such as water vapour and carbon dioxide

Solar spectroscopy, 19th century
Solar spectroscopy. Artwork of solar eruptions combined with spectroscopic observations of the Sun

Small and large intestines, artwork
Artwork of the small intestine (at centre) and large intestine (colon, surrounding), the part of the human gut involved in digestion and absorption of food. The rectum is at lower frame

Fraunhofer lines, diagram
Fraunhofer lines. Diagram of the Suns spectrum, showing a set of dark absorption lines known as Fraunhofer lines

Young frog at 12 weeks. Tadpole of the common frog (Rana temporaria) in its four leg stage of development

Small intestine lining, light micrograph
Small intestine lining. Light micrograph of a section through the finger-like projections (villi) of the duodenum, the uppermost part of the small intestine

Candles under white light. Image 2 of 2. The candles appear in their natural colours under white light

Candles under red light. Image 1 of 2. Colour is the result of an object reflecting and absorbing different parts of the visible (light) spectrum

Flowers under green light. Colour is the result of an object reflecting and absorbing different parts of the visible (light) spectrum. Only reflected light contributes to an objects colour

Flowers under red light. Colour is the result of an object reflecting and absorbing different parts of the visible (light) spectrum. Only reflected light contributes to an objects colour

Flowers under blue light. Colour is the result of an object reflecting and absorbing different parts of the visible (light) spectrum. Only reflected light contributes to an objects colour

Flowers under white light. The foliage and flowers appear in their natural colours under white light

Betelgeuse emission spectrum
Sirius emission spectrum. This multicoloured band is obtained by recording what wavelengths of light (each seen as a different colour) are emitted by the star Betelgeuse (Alpha Canis Majoris)

Omicron Ceti emission spectrum. This multicoloured band is obtained by recording what wavelengths of light (each seen as a different colour) are emitted by the star Omicron Ceti (Mira Ceti)

Pleiades emission spectra. These multicoloured bands are obtained by recording what wavelengths of light (each seen as a different colour) are emitted by each star in the open cluster Pleiades

Osteoclasts in bone lacunae, SEM
Osteoclasts in bone lacunae, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM)

Ezetimibe drug molecule. Computer model of ezetimibe, a cholesterol-lowering medication marketed under the trade names Ezetrol, Zetia and Ezemibe

Elevenses for pupils / W H Robinson
How to get the best out of a boy. The production of elevenses by school masters has a profound effect upon pupils

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"Absorption: Unveiling the Mysteries of Nature's Intricate Processes" Delving into the intricate world of absorption, we encounter a mesmerizing illustration showcasing intestinal villi, where nutrients are absorbed and transported to nourish our bodies. The Antonov An-26SM 52+06 aircraft takes center stage as it demonstrates its ability to absorb cargo effortlessly, highlighting how absorption plays a crucial role in transportation. A captivating X-ray from c. 1890 reveals the inner structure of a fish, shedding light on how organisms absorb essential minerals from their environment for growth and survival. Exploring beyond our earthly realm, visible emission spectra of astronomical objects captivate us with their vibrant colors, reminding us that even celestial bodies undergo processes of absorption. St Francis in Ecstasy (c. 1615-18) by an unknown artist depicts spiritual absorption as the saint transcends worldly concerns and immerses himself in divine ecstasy. Pioneering scientist Joseph Maria Eder's early X-ray photo of frogs (1896) showcases his groundbreaking work on radiography, revealing how this technology revolutionized medical diagnosis by absorbing images within living organisms. Journeying back to c. 1890 through an X-ray lens captures moments frozen in time - a child's hand, an ankle fracture, and a fractured wrist - illustrating both trauma and healing processes involving bone tissue absorption. Peering inside the human torso through another vintage X-ray image from c. 1890 unravels secrets hidden beneath our skin; organs working harmoniously while absorbing vital substances for bodily functions. The Pictorial Museum of Animated Nature enchants us with its engraved pages depicting diverse creatures absorbing sustenance from their surroundings – nature's delicate balance at play. The Crab Nebula dazzles astronomers with its radiant beauty; formed from remnants of a supernova explosion centuries ago—a cosmic absorption and transformation that continues to captivate our imaginations.