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Histology Image Review

Peripheral Nerve Fibers

Clinical Correlation.

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A bundle, or fascicle, of nerve fibers (A) in the peripheral nervous system contains a combination of both afferent (sensory) fibers and efferent (motor) fibers and, therefore, is a mixed nerve. One cannot distinguish between the two types of fibers by routine histologic methods for light microscopy. The cell bodies of these nerve fibers are located either in collections of neurons called ganglia in the peripheral nervous system or nuclei in the central nervous system.

The fascicles of nerve fibers are enclosed by, and invested in, connective tissue. The layer of connective tissue that ensheathes..."

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