Saturday, June 2, 2012

Peripheral nerves

Ganglion

A parasympathetic ganglion from around the kidney. Note the neuron cell bodies. (If you remember your anatomy lectures, parasympathetic ganglia are located in distal organs, while sympathetic ganglia form a chain right beside the spine).



Another ganglion from prostate. The cell bodies, axons with Schwann cells are clearly visible.




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