retinal ganglion cells

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  • Ganglion cells in the eye collect visual information from bipolar cells.
  • They are the final output neurons of the Retina.
  • Their axons form the optic nerve.
  • Responsible for transmitting visual signals to the brain.
  • Play a role in regulating the sleep-wake cycle through light sensitivity, influencing Circadian Rhythms**.

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Tags: neurobiology science
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Created: 16-09-24 14:22