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Choroid plexus

The choroid plexus is a specialized structure within the ventricles of the brain responsible for producing cer...

Epineurium

The epineurium is the outermost connective tissue layer surrounding peripheral nerves, providing structural su...

Microglia

Microglia are the resident immune cells of the central nervous system, responsible for maintaining homeostasis...

Perineurium

The perineurium is a critical component of peripheral nerves, providing both mechanical protection and a selec...

Endoneurium

The endoneurium is a delicate connective tissue layer that surrounds individual axons within peripheral nerve ...

Schwann cell

Schwann cells are the principal glial cells of the peripheral nervous system, essential for nerve function, my...

Node of Ranvier

The Node of Ranvier is a critical structure in the nervous system that facilitates rapid nerve impulse transmi...

Tactile corpuscle

Tactile corpuscles, also known as Meissner's corpuscles, are specialized mechanoreceptors located in the skin ...

Pacinian corpuscle

Pacinian corpuscles are specialized mechanoreceptors in the skin and deeper tissues that detect pressure and h...

Ruffini endings

Ruffini endings are specialized mechanoreceptors located in the skin, joints, and connective tissues that play...

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