Structure of Enteric Neurons
Axel Brehmer
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Paperback. The enteric nervous system contains different neuron populations which belong to 3 groups, primary afferent neurons, interneurons and effector neurons. This book provides a basis for the morpho-chemical classification of human enteric neurons as revealed by their immunoreactivity for neurofilaments and neuroactive substances or related markers. Series: Advances in Anatomy, Embryology and Cell Biology. Num Pages: 105 pages, 22 black & white illustrations, 2 colour illustrations, 2 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 8. Weight in Grams: 177.
1 Introduction The plexuses of Auerbach and Meissner are peculiar to the gut; they extend from the beginning of the unstriated portion of the oesophagus to the end of the rectum. They have usually been considered to belong to the sympathetic system, but it appears to me preferable to place them in a class by themselves. We may speak of them as forming the enteric nervous system. (Langley 1900) In this context,itislessimportant that Langleyexcludedthe striated part of the oesophagus from his de?nition of the enteric nervous system (ENS). Much more remarkable seems to be that for Langley, a physiologist, structural ... Read more
1 Introduction The plexuses of Auerbach and Meissner are peculiar to the gut; they extend from the beginning of the unstriated portion of the oesophagus to the end of the rectum. They have usually been considered to belong to the sympathetic system, but it appears to me preferable to place them in a class by themselves. We may speak of them as forming the enteric nervous system. (Langley 1900) In this context,itislessimportant that Langleyexcludedthe striated part of the oesophagus from his de?nition of the enteric nervous system (ENS). Much more remarkable seems to be that for Langley, a physiologist, structural ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Number of pages
105
Condition
New
Series
Advances in Anatomy, Embryology and Cell Biology
Number of Pages
94
Place of Publication
Berlin, Germany
ISBN
9783540328711
SKU
V9783540328711
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