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A stereological evaluation of synaptic diversity on spinal motoneurons in the rat

Experientia volume 38, pages 694–695 (1982)Cite this article

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We compare 2 methods (‘planar’ and stereological) for quantifying different types of synapse on the surface of spinal motoneurons. Stereological results suggest that the planar approach — wholly confined to counting synapses visible on electron micrographs — can produce valid data. Stereological results are also compared with estimates obtained by other techniques (light microscopy and serial microreconstruction).

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  1. Department of Human Biology and Anatomy, The University, S10 2TN, Sheffield, (England)

    C. K. Momoh & T. M. Mayhew

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  1. C. K. Momoh
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Christopher Kunaye Momoh died in Nigeria, March 1979. Part of this work was undertaken to fulfil requirements for his Ph. D. from the University of Sheffield. It was assisted by The Association of Commonwealth Universities and by the University of Ife, Nigeria.

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Momoh, C.K., Mayhew, T.M. A stereological evaluation of synaptic diversity on spinal motoneurons in the rat. Experientia 38, 694–695 (1982). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01964101

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Keywords

  • Microscopy
  • Light Microscopy
  • Electron Micrographs
  • Valid Data
  • Planar Approach