title: Adrenergic and cholinergic innervation of the hamster Harderian gland.
abstract: Examination of Harderian glands of adult male and female golden hamsters by appropriate histochemical techniques reveals that adrenergic nerves are associated only with the blood vessels. Acetylcholinesterase-positive fibers are present in the connective tissue surrounding the gland, along the ducts, and among the acini.
mesh_terms: D000110:Acetylcholinesterase / Q000032:analysis; D000818:Animals; D006224:Cricetinae; D005260:Female; D006651:Histocytochemistry; D007765:Lacrimal Apparatus / Q000098:blood supply / Q000166:cytology / Q000201:enzymology / Q000294:innervation*; D008297:Male; D008407:Mast Cells / Q000166:cytology; D010275:Parasympathetic Nervous System / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D012737:Sex Factors; D013564:Sympathetic Nervous System / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D014666:Vasomotor System / Q000033:anatomy & histology
chemical_list: D000110:Acetylcholinesterase