Microscopic cross-section through a peripheral nerve bundle. (IMAGE)

Universität Leipzig

Microscopic cross-section through a peripheral nerve bundle.

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Microscopic cross-section through a peripheral nerve bundle (dark blue), which contains hundreds of nerve fibers coated with Schwann cells. Numerous large fat cells (light blue) can be seen in the vicinity of the nerve.

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Photo: Leipzig University

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