Ganglion of Cranial Nerves Sensory

Cranial nerve ganglia are clusters of nerve cells that are located in the skull and are responsible for transmitting information between the nervous system and various organs and tissues. They are part of the autonomic nervous system and are involved in regulating the functioning of internal organs such as the heart, lungs, stomach and intestines.

Cranial nerve ganglia are divided into two main groups: sensory and motor ganglia. Sensory ganglia of the cranial nerves are located in the head and neck and are responsible for transmitting pain and sensations from touch, temperature and pressure. They are also involved in transmitting information about the state of internal organs and muscles.

The motor ganglia of the cranial nerves are located in the spinal cord and are responsible for controlling the function of muscles and joints. They provide coordination of movements and regulation of muscle tone.

Both types of cranial nerve ganglia are essential for normal functioning of the body and can be damaged by various diseases such as injury, infection and tumors. In such cases, surgery may be required to remove the ganglion or part of it to restore normal functioning of the nervous system.

"Ganglion of cranial sensory nerves: anatomy and physiology"

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The ganglion is a node of sensitive tissue; it contains afferent nerve fibers that originate from the nerve receptors of the mucous membrane of the nasal cavity, larynx and trachea.