Aorticorenal ganglion
Aorticorenal Ganglion
The Aorticorenal Ganglion (pronunciation: ay-or-ti-ko-ree-nal gang-lee-on) is a term used in the field of Anatomy and Physiology to describe a specific type of Autonomic Ganglion located in the abdominal region of the body.
Etymology
The term "Aorticorenal" is derived from two words: "Aortico", which refers to the Aorta, the main and largest artery in the human body, and "Renal", which pertains to the Kidney. "Ganglion", on the other hand, is a term used to describe a structure containing a number of nerve cell bodies, typically linked by synapses, and often forming a swelling on a nerve fiber.
Definition
The Aorticorenal Ganglion is a small, irregularly shaped mass of nerve tissue found in the region where the renal artery branches off from the aorta. It is part of the Sympathetic Nervous System, which is responsible for the body's 'fight or flight' response.
Function
The Aorticorenal Ganglion plays a crucial role in the regulation of blood flow and filtration rate within the kidneys. It does this by transmitting signals from the brain to the kidneys, instructing them to either increase or decrease the filtration rate based on the body's current needs.
Related Terms
- Aorta: The main and largest artery in the human body, carrying oxygenated blood from the heart to the rest of the body.
- Kidney: A pair of organs in the abdominal cavity of mammals, birds, and reptiles, excreting urine.
- Autonomic Ganglion: A cluster of nerve cell bodies in the autonomic nervous system.
- Sympathetic Nervous System: One of the two main divisions of the autonomic nervous system, the other being the parasympathetic nervous system.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Aorticorenal ganglion
- Wikipedia's article - Aorticorenal ganglion
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