Purkinje Nerve Cells Light Micrograph #2 is a photograph by Pasieka which was uploaded on May 9th, 2013.
Title
Purkinje Nerve Cells Light Micrograph #2
Artist
Pasieka
Medium
Photograph
Description
Purkinje nerve cells. Light micrograph of a section through a row of Purkinje nerve cells from the brain's cerebellum. Each Purkinje cell is composed of a flask-shaped cell body which branch numerous dendrites. Purkinje cells are arranged between the junction of the molecular and granular layers of the cerebellum. Nerve impulses flow to the Purkinje cells through their dendrites. From here the message is passed on to the white matter deep in the cerebellar cortex. The cerebellum, the largest part of the hindbrain, controls balance, posture and muscle coordination. Cajal stain, dark field lighting. Magnification x150.
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May 9th, 2013