noun, singular: ganglion. (neuroanatomy) Mass of nerve tissue; a group of nerve cell bodies, especially nerve cells external to the brain or spinal cord. Supplement. In vertebrates the ganglia are located outside the brain or spinal cord. There are two major groups of ganglia:
In contrast, prunes' reputation for being rich in iron doesn't hold true. In reality, they're a decent, but not spectacular, source. Prunes, however, get overlooked as a source of vitamin A, even though they provide more than ten percent of recommended levels.
Because nutrients are more concentrated in dried fruits, most are rich sources of carbohydrates and dietary fiber. Raisins, dried apricots and dried plums, also known as prunes, are also excellent sources of potassium and iron. In addition to being potassium-rich, dried figs are a good source of vitamins E and B6.ost children and teenagers require between 1 and 2 cups of fruit a day, depending on age and gender. It can be challenging to discern what counts as a cup of fruit in recommended intake terms â a small banana, for example, counts as a 1/2-cup serving, while a large banana constitutes a 1-cup serving.