T. Clark Brelje, Ph.D.
University of Minnesota
Department of Genetics, Cell Biology and Development
6-160 Jackson Hall
321 Church St SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Robert L. Sorenson, Ph.D.
University of Minnesota
Department of Genetics, Cell Biology and Development
6-160 Jackson Hall
321 Church St SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Any view of a slide can be saved for later viewing in different ways.
Clipboard
The address of this view has been copied to your clipboard. This link can be pasted in any other program.
Bookmark
A bookmark link can be created using the bookmark function (Ctrl-D for Windows or Cmd-D for Mac) of your browser. Choose a name for the bookmark and select the folder in which you want it saved.
Outer Layer - a longitudinal layer of muscle cells
Motor innervation is provided by a network of small ganglia connected by nerves (plexus) located between the muscle layers known as Auerbach's (or myenteric) plexus. It is found in the esophagus, stomach, and intestines.
Parasympathetic ganglia of Auerbach's plexus are very small and usually contain less than five nerve cell bodies.
Ganglion Cells - large, nerve cell bodies with prominent nuclei and nucleoli with a basophilic cytoplasm. Unlike sympathetic ganglia, nuclei are eccentrically located within the cells.