Cell membranes are clearly disrupted and the cytosol has been spilled. No membrane bound organelles are observed. 125,000x of intact myelin sheath. View of spilled cytosol and numerous mitochondria. Ripped up cell membranes are clearly evident.
Most damage is associated with lipid bilayers.
Double membranes such as nuclear membranes, and complex membranes such as in mitochondria, seem more resistant to damage. Demonstration of some intact membranes from the tissue sample immediately below the outermost tissue sample. This sample is 0.5 cm down from the brain surface. Mitochondria and a portion of a Golgi are illustrated. A portion of intact cell membrane is present.