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Ganglia: Types and Structure

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Outside the brain and spinal cord there are aggregations of cell bodies of neurons called ganglia. There are two main types of ganglia. They are sensory and autonomic ganglia. A) Sensory ganglia These ganglia are present on the dorsal nerve roots of spinal nerves, where they are called dorsal nerve root ganglia or spinal ganglia. … Read more

Various neurotransmitters and their functions

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Neurotransmitters are chemical agents synthesized by nerve cells. Are stored in secretory vesicles in axon terminals.  Released when a nerve impulse reaches the end bulb. Also defined as the chemicals which allow the transmission of signals from one neuron to the next across synapses.  Produce an excitatory or inhibitory response in the post synaptic membrane. … Read more