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Histology - Nervous Tissue Images

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These are two types of synaptic connections found on a single neuron. Axoaxonic synapses regulate neurotransmitter release from another axon, while axodendritic synapses transmit signals directly to dendrites, influencing neuronal activity. Junctional folds are specialized structures in muscle cells at neuromuscular junctions. They increase surface area for acetylcholine receptors, enhancing the efficiency of nerve-to-muscle signal transmission.

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axoaxonic and axodendritic synapse synapsing on a single neuron.

Junctional folds in neuromuscular synapses

neuromuscular synapse

PNS myelin sheath - A = basal lamina, B = endoneurium

Connective tissue of peripheral nerves

Nerve Fascia

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TermDefinition

axoaxonic and axodendritic synapse synapsing on a single neuron.

Junctional folds in neuromuscular synapses

neuromuscular synapse

PNS myelin sheath - A = basal lamina, B = endoneurium

Connective tissue of peripheral nerves

Nerve Fascia

connective tissue of peripheral nerves 2

unmyelinated nerve fibers (arrows)