Neuropeptide Y in the Adult and Fetal Human Pineal Gland
Figure 1
(a) Sagittal section of a human pineal gland of a young adult obtained at autopsy. The pineal recess is seen below the gland and some pial tissue is located caudal to the gland. Note the follicular appearance of the pineal parenchyma (arrows). Bar = 1 mm. (b) Sagittal section of a 7-month-old human fetus. Note the follicular appearance of the parenchyma. Bar = 250 μm. Ha: habenula, Post com: posterior commissure, and 3 ventr: third ventricle.
