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Venule

The characteristics of a venule can be identified in this electron micrograph: a wide lumen surrounded by a layer of endothelial cells and no additional tunics. While capillaries and small venules have a similar appearance, the wall of the venule is composed of multiple endothelial cells and possesses a wider lumen. 2500x

Endothelial cell nuclei <p>The characteristics of a venule can be identified in this electron micrograph: a wide lumen surrounded by a layer of endothelial cells and no additional tunics.  While capillaries and small venules have a similar appearance, the wall of the venule is composed of multiple endothelial cells and possesses a wider lumen.  2500x</p>

Endothelial cell nuclei

The characteristics of a venule can be identified in this electron micrograph: a wide lumen surrounded by a layer of endothelial cells and no additional tunics. While capillaries and small venules have a similar appearance, the wall of the venule is composed of multiple endothelial cells and possesses a wider lumen. 2500x

Sites of endothelial cell contact <p>The characteristics of a venule can be identified in this electron micrograph: a wide lumen surrounded by a layer of endothelial cells and no additional tunics.  While capillaries and small venules have a similar appearance, the wall of the venule is composed of multiple endothelial cells and possesses a wider lumen.  2500x</p>

Sites of endothelial cell contact

The characteristics of a venule can be identified in this electron micrograph: a wide lumen surrounded by a layer of endothelial cells and no additional tunics. While capillaries and small venules have a similar appearance, the wall of the venule is composed of multiple endothelial cells and possesses a wider lumen. 2500x