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A ganglion is a non-cancerous cyst filled with a thick, jelly-like fluid. Ganglions can develop on or beneath the surface of the skin and usually occur between the ages of 20 and 40. Most ganglions develop on the hand or wrist.
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∙ 15y agoa structure containing a number of nerve cell bodies. (a nerve cell)
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Explain why the dorsal root ganglions are larger in diameter than the dorsal root?
Dorsal root ganglions are larger in diameter than the dorsal root itself because they have axons on them. Dorsal root ganglions are also called spinal ganglions.
Some flatworms have clusters of nerve cells that control the nervous system each cluster is called?
the clusters are called ganglions
What neurotransmitter is used by most postganglionic sympathetic neurons?
At the effector end (nerve to effector organ junction) the transmitter is Nor Adrenaline. However, at the nerve-nerve junctions (ganglions) the transmitter is Acetyl Choline.
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What is the characteristics of a bul-ol?
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Explain why the dorsal root ganglions are larger in diameter than the dorsal root?
Dorsal root ganglions are larger in diameter than the dorsal root itself because they have axons on them. Dorsal root ganglions are also called spinal ganglions.
What is the plural of ganglion?
The plural of ganglion is ganglia or ganglions.
What prevention methods are there to avoid a ganglion?
Exercises that increase muscle strength and flexibility can prevent ganglions. Warming and cooling down before and after workouts may also decrease the rate of developing ganglions.
How many ganglions does a grasshopper brain have?
a grasshopper's brain is approximately the size of one purple skittle.
Some flatworms have clusters of nerve cells that control the nervous system each cluster is called?
the clusters are called ganglions
What is the celiac ganglion?
The celiac ganglion is part of the prevertrebral ganglions. It is the ganglion that is part of the sympathetic nervous system that innervates the digestive system.
What is the plural form for ganglion?
The plural of ganglion is ganglia or ganglions.
Why do researchers regard plants as lacking sensations?
Researchers regard plants as lacking sensations mostly because they don't have structures that could be taken as equivalent to nerves and ganglions.
What is the total number of ganglia in a cockroach?
There are 12 major groups of ganglia (ganglions) in a cockroach central nervous system. Some are pairs of ganglia, while others are complex groups.
Do flies have brains?
No, they have ganglions (cluster of nerve cells called that act similar to a brain). Yes, flies have brains... who would ever think that they don't. Now get my penny fool!
What are the causes of ganglions?
Mild sprains or other repeated injuries can irritate and tear the thin membrane covering a tendon, causing fluid to leak into a sac that swells and forms a ganglion.
What are the symptoms of a ganglion?
Ganglions are usually painless, but range of motion may be impaired. Flexing or bending the affected area can cause discomfort, as can continuing to perform the activity that caused the condition.
