Cholinergic nerves in blood vessels of the female reproductive system

Acta Histochem. 1979;65(2):133-7. doi: 10.1016/S0065-1281(79)80001-X.

Abstract

Cholinergic innervation of the blood vessels of the female reproductive system was investigated in human by the cholinesterase method. The following results were obtained: 1. The uterine and vaginal arteries are provided with a rich cholinergic innervation. 2. The ovarian, tubaric and ovarian-uterine artery are poorly innervated. 3. The ovarian and uterine vein are not provided with a cholinergic innervation.

MeSH terms

  • Acetylcholinesterase / analysis
  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Blood Vessels / enzymology
  • Blood Vessels / innervation*
  • Cholinergic Fibers / anatomy & histology*
  • Fallopian Tubes / blood supply
  • Female
  • Genitalia, Female / blood supply*
  • Genitalia, Female / innervation
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Ovary / blood supply
  • Uterus / blood supply
  • Vagina / blood supply

Substances

  • Acetylcholinesterase