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.
One serving of prunes contains 4 to 5 prunes and has approximately 3 grams of fiber. Women should try to get approximately 21 to 25 grams of fiber daily, while men should try to get 30 to 38 grams of fiber daily, reports the American Dietetic Association via WebMD. Fiber is in other foods besides prunes, including apples, broccoli, pears, oranges, berries, figs and beans.