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Retina photoreceptor M cone cell
| Name: | Retina photoreceptor M cone cell |
| Description: | Photoreceptor with peak spectral sensitivity at 550 nanometers, i.e. relatively medium wavelengths ("M") mediating green color, compared with blue (S for short) and red (L for long) cones. |
| Synonym(s): | M-cone cell, Retina photoreceptor cone M |
| Has role: | Intrinsic neuron role |
| Super-category: | Retina photoreceptor cone cell |
| Id: | nifext_27 |
| Organism: | Mammal |
| Link to OWL / RDF: | Download this content as OWL/RDF |
Soma Specific Properties
| Cell Soma Shape: | Spherical |
| Cell Soma Size: | Small soma |
| Soma Location: | Retinal outer nuclear layer |
Dendrite Specific Properties
| Dendrite location: | Retinal outer segment layer |
| Spine density on dendrites: | Smooth |
| Branching type: | unipolar |
Axon Specific Properties
| Axon myelination: | unmyelinated |
| Axon projection laterality: | ipsilateral |
| Origin of axon: | soma |
| Location of distant axon arborization: | NA |
| Location of local axon arborization: | Outer plexiform layer |
Intrinsic Properties
| Neurotransmitter released: | Glutamate |
| Neurotransmitter receptors: | Not known |
Category:Sensory reception role
Notes
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