LM of part of a sympathetic ganglion. Three large ganglion cells (GC) in the field of view possess pale, vesicular, eccentrically placed nuclei with prominent nucleoli. Their cytoplasm contains various amounts of basophilic Nissl substance and golden brown lipofuscin pigment. Flattened satellite cells (arrows) with small, dark nuclei surround the ganglion cells. Interstitial connective tissue shows nerve fibers, Schwann cell nuclei, and capillaries (C). 730×. H&E.