Germinal matrix
Germinal matrix is a highly cellular and highly vascularized region in the brain from which cells migrate during brain development. It is located in the subventricular zone and is responsible for producing neurons in the developing brain. The germinal matrix contains neural stem cells, and is most active during the prenatal period.
Structure[edit | edit source]
The germinal matrix is located in the subventricular zone of the brain. It is a highly cellular and highly vascularized region. The germinal matrix contains neural stem cells, which are capable of proliferating and differentiating into neurons and glial cells.
Function[edit | edit source]
The primary function of the germinal matrix is to produce neurons during brain development. This process is most active during the prenatal period. The cells in the germinal matrix divide and differentiate into neurons, which then migrate to their final destinations in the brain.
Clinical significance[edit | edit source]
Abnormalities in the germinal matrix can lead to a variety of neurological disorders. For example, germinal matrix hemorrhage is a condition that occurs when there is bleeding in the germinal matrix. This is a common complication in premature infants and can lead to serious neurological damage.
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