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I'm unable to display images as I'm a text-based AI. But ganglia are clusters of nerve cell bodies found outside the central nervous system. They play a role in coordinating information from sensory receptors and transmitting signals to muscles and other organs.
The autonomic ganglia of the parasympathetic system are called terminal ganglia or intramural ganglia. They are located near or within the target organs, allowing for more localized and specific control of parasympathetic functions.
The ganglia in or near the target organ are called intramural ganglia. These ganglia are part of the autonomic nervous system and are responsible for regulating local functions within the target organ.
The correct plural form for "ganglion" is "ganglia."
Yes, collections of neuron cell bodies associated with nerves in the peripheral nervous system (PNS) are known as ganglia. Ganglia can contain cell bodies of sensory neurons (dorsal root ganglia) or autonomic neurons (autonomic ganglia) that help relay information to and from the central nervous system.
No, autonomic ganglia can contain both motor and sensory neurons. Motor neurons in autonomic ganglia innervate smooth muscle, cardiac muscle, and glands, while sensory neurons can detect stimuli within the autonomic nervous system.