Neuron in the Dorsal Root Ganglion

In the peripheral nervous system, cell bodies of neurons are organized as ganglion.  An example would be the Dorsal Root Ganglion that is found in the posterior nerve roots of the spinal cord.  The neurons found in it are classified as unipolar cells structurally and carry afferent sensory signal.  The cell bodies of these neurons are surrounded by satellite cells that are thought to provide structural and metabolic support.

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Dorsal root ganglion.  Notice the cell bodies of the unipolar neurons and the fascicle of nerve fibers (in the bottom left) entering into the ganglion.  (TM: 100x, picture taken with a Nikon Plan Apo 10/0.4 on Sony A7ii)
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Cell bodies of the unipolar neurons and the surrounding satellite cells.  The axon or dendrite could be seen on the left hand side.  (TM: 400x, picture taken with a Zeiss 40/1.0 Oil on Sony A7ii)

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