Anatomy

Retinal Ganglion Cells

Neurons of the innermost layer of the retina, the internal plexiform layer. They are of variable sizes and shapes, and their axons project via the OPTIC NERVE to the brain. A small subset of these cells act as photoreceptors with projections to the SUPRACHIASMATIC NUCLEUS, the center for regulating CIRCADIAN RHYTHM.

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Abstract

Neurons of the innermost layer of the retina, the internal plexiform layer. They are of variable sizes and shapes, and their axons project via the OPTIC NERVE to the brain. A small subset of these cells act as photoreceptors with projections to the SUPRACHIASMATIC NUCLEUS, the center for regulating CIRCADIAN RHYTHM.

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  • Cell, Retinal Ganglion
  • Cells, Retinal Ganglion
  • Ganglion Cell, Retinal
  • Ganglion Cells, Retinal
  • Retinal Ganglion Cell

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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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History Note

91(83); was see under RETINA 1983-90

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Previous Indexing

  • Retina (1966-1982)

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  1. A08w.675w.650w.850.875w
  2. A09w.371w.729w.831.875w
  3. A11w.671w.650w.850.875w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Retinal Ganglion Cells. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D012165. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D012165
  2. Retinal Ganglion Cells. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Retinal_ganglion_cell
  3. Retinal Ganglion Cells. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q927337