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At this magnification, the relationship between the neuron and its satellite cells can be seen. In this group of four
Holdings,
neurons in a sensory ganglion, the nuclei of several satellite cells (A) indent the neuronal cytoplasm. Small blood
vessels (B) are located in the vicinity of the neurons.
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Satellite cells are derived from neural crest tissue and are similar to Schwann cells in this respect. The satellite cells
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around the periphery of the cell body of sensory neurons function by providing both structural and metabolic support
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to the neuron.
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