Anatomy

Retinal Neurons

Nerve cells of the RETINA in the pathway of transmitting light signals to the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM. They include the outer layer of PHOTORECEPTOR CELLS, the intermediate layer of RETINAL BIPOLAR CELLS and AMACRINE CELLS, and the internal layer of RETINAL GANGLION CELLS.

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Abstract

Nerve cells of the RETINA in the pathway of transmitting light signals to the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM. They include the outer layer of PHOTORECEPTOR CELLS, the intermediate layer of RETINAL BIPOLAR CELLS and AMACRINE CELLS, and the internal layer of RETINAL GANGLION CELLS.

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3 entry terms
  • Neuron, Retinal
  • Neurons, Retinal
  • Retinal Neuron

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15 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings chemistry, classification, cytology, drug effects, enzymology, immunology, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, radiation effects, transplantation, ultrastructure, virology.

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2009

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Previous Indexing

  • Neurons (1964-2008)
  • Retina (1964-2008)

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  1. A08w.675w.650w.850
  2. A09w.371w.729w.831
  3. A11w.671w.650w.850

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Retinal Neurons. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D055351. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D055351
  2. Retinal Neurons. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q70188529