[A cytophotometric study of the monoamines and energy metabolism enzymes in the neurons of the paravertebral ganglia under cold-induced and emotional stress].

The content of monoamines and energy exchange enzymes in neurons of the stellate ganglion (SG) and Th6-Th10 thoracic sympathetic trunk ganglia (TSTG) was studied histochemically using a computer analysis. Intensification of the monoamine fluorescence and energy exchange enzyme activity in SG neurons was found both during cold and emotional stress. Similar changes in TSTG were observed only during hypothermia. A selective activation of neurons of the paravertebral ganglia under different stresses is suggested.