[Comparison of synaptic vesicles of neuromuscular and nerve electroplaque junctions in Torpedo marmorata]

C R Acad Sci III. 1991;313(12):573-8.
[Article in French]

Abstract

A morphological comparison of neuromuscular and nerve-electroplaque synapses of torpedo was performed. Synaptic vesicles are much smaller at the neuromuscular synapse. The question of the respective role of these populations is raised.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • English Abstract
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Electric Organ / cytology*
  • Neuromuscular Junction / ultrastructure*
  • Synaptic Vesicles / ultrastructure*
  • Torpedo / anatomy & histology*