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The ependyma on the pineal of the guinea pig (Cavia cobaya)
Christoph Krappsubject
MaleEmbryologyPathologymedicine.medical_specialtyEpendymal CellGuinea PigsBiologyPineal GlandCerebral VentriclesGuinea pigCerebrospinal fluidEpendymamedicineAnimalsClose contactThird ventricleEpiphysis cerebriCell BiologyAnatomymedicine.anatomical_structureMicroscopy Electron ScanningFemaleAnatomyEpendymaCavia cobayaDevelopmental Biologydescription
The proximal part of the epiphysis cerebri of the guinea pig is in close contact with the cerebrosopinal fluid of the third ventricle. A direct contact is not present as the pineal tissue is covered by a continuous ependymal layer. Two types of ependymal cells with different surface protrusions are discussed as being involved in possible interactions between the neuroendocrine tissue of the pineal organ and the cerebrospinal fluid. In addition, two different types of supraependymal structures are found on the ependymal surface of the habenulae and the wall of the third ventricle. Because of their morphological characteristics, these supraependymal structures are thought to be neural elements.
| year | journal | country | edition | language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978-02-20 | Anatomy and Embryology |