ganglion
A ganglion is a collection of nerve cell bodies located outside the central nervous system that helps process and relay nerve signals.
A ganglion is a cluster of nerve cell bodies found mainly in the peripheral nervous system. Ganglia act as relay points where nerve signals are processed and transmitted between different parts of the nervous system. They contain neurons, supporting cells, and synaptic connections. Examples include sensory ganglia, which help transmit information from the body to the brain and spinal cord, and autonomic ganglia, which help regulate involuntary functions such as heart rate, digestion, and gland activity. The term ganglion is different from a ganglion cyst, which is a fluid-filled swelling near a joint or tendon.
A ganglion is a group of nerve cells that works like a communication center, helping send and process signals in the nervous system.
• Cluster of nerve cell bodies • Mainly found in the peripheral nervous system • Helps process and relay nerve signals • Contains neurons and supporting cells • Includes sensory and autonomic ganglia • Important for sensation and automatic body functions • Different from a ganglion cyst, which is a fluid-filled lump near a joint or tendon
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