Nissl granules
Nissl granules (Nissl bodies) Particles seen within the cell bodies of neurons, consisting of granular endoplasmic reticulum and polyribosomes. They are rich in RNA and stain strongly with basic dyes. They are named after F. Nissl (1860–1919), the German neurologist who discovered them.
More From encyclopedia.com
Neurosecretion , Skip to main content
Neurosecretion
neurosecretion The secretion of neurohormones by neurosecretory cells, which possess characteristics of both nerv… Dendrite , Dendrite
Nerve cell fibers that receive signals from other cells.
Dendrites are one of two types of short, threadlike fibers that extend from the cel… Pseudopodia , pseudopodium (pl. pseudopodia) A temporary outgrowth of the cell of some protozoans (e.g. Amoeba), which serves as a feeding and locomotory organ. Ps… Body Plan , The term "body plan" refers to the general similarities in development and form and function among members of a particular phylum. Another name for t… phagocyte , phag·o·cyte / ˈfagəˌsīt/ • n. Physiol. a type of cell within the body capable of engulfing and absorbing bacteria and other small cells and particles… neurone , neurone (nerve cell) (newr-ohn) n. one of the basic functional units of the nervous system: a cell specialized to transmit electrical nerve impulses…
You Might Also Like
NEARBY TERMS
Nissl granules