What Does Neuropile Mean?

Neuropil (or "neuropile") is any area in the nervous system composed of mostly unmyelinated axons, dendrites and glial cell processes that forms a synaptically dense region containing a relatively low number of cell bodies. ... For example, the neocortex and olfactory bulb both contain neuropil.

Where is neuropil found?

The sensory neurons, with their associated accessory structures, are generally located at the periphery, and their axons travel to the central nervous system to contribute to the ganglionic neuropil, which is the region of dense synapses found in each ganglion.

What is the function of neuropil?

The neuropils function as integrative systems for the anterior sense organs, especially the eyes, and in control of movement; they also are the centres for the initiation of complex behaviour.