Table 1:
Phrenic motor neuron mitochondrial density and morphology is not different between sexes.
| Parameter | Females (n) | Males (n) | P-Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somal Mitochondrial Volume Density (%) | 8.95 ± 0.38 (63) | 9.47 ± 0.55 (62) | P=0.73a |
| Somal Mitochondrial Aspect Ratio | 3.73 ± 0.21 (63) | 3.65 ± 0.18 (62) | P=0.90a |
| Somal Mitochondrial Sphericity | 0.67 ± 0.01 (63) | 0.68 ± 0.01 (62) | P=0.33a |
| Dendritic Mitochondrial Volume Density (%) | 4.82 ± 2.36 (9) | 5.33 ± 2.53 (9) | P=0.79b |
All data presented as mean ± 95% CI.
a
Mann-Whitney u-test.
b
Student’s paired t-test. The n referred to in the table is either motor neurons or dendrites.