ISSN:
1432-0878
Keywords:
Intravagal paraganglia
;
Paraganglion supracardiale vagi
;
Recurrent nerve
;
Vagus nerve
;
Rat
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Medicine
Notes:
Summary In the Ham-Wistar rat, a paraganglion was found within the vagus nerve at the site of branching of the recurrent laryngeal nerve. Due to its location the name “paraganglion supracardiale vagi” is suggested. Fluorescence microscopy of the paraganglionic cells displays an intense yellow-green fluorescence indicating the presence of biogenic amines. Ultrastructurally, chief cells containing dense-core vesicles form three kinds of synaptic contacts (afferent, efferent and reciprocal) with enlarged, mitochondria-rich nerve endings.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00216887
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