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What is the term for clearly defined groups of neurons but smaller than a nucleus?

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A nucleus is the term for a localized collection of neuron cell bodies in the central nervous system (CNS), while a ganglion is the term for the same in the peripheral nervous system (PNS). These structures are clearly defined groups of neurons and are smaller than a nucleus.

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A localized collection of neuron cell bodies in the central nervous system (CNS) is called a nucleus, while in the peripheral nervous system (PNS), it is called a ganglion.

Nuclei and ganglia are smaller than a nucleus and are clearly defined groups of neurons found in specific anatomical structures. For example, there is a group of nuclei in the CNS called the basal nuclei or basal ganglia. These terms help differentiate between central and peripheral structures.

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