Abstract
This article attempts to develop an empirical foundation for the notion of 'cell type', and to use this notion to clarify the issues involved in the classification, pathways, and trans-species comparisons of retinal ganglion cells.
Publication types
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Comparative Study
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
MeSH terms
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Animals
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Biological Evolution
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Cats
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Dendrites / ultrastructure
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Haplorhini
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Rabbits
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Retina
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Retinal Ganglion Cells / classification*
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Retinal Ganglion Cells / physiology
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Species Specificity*
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Synaptic Transmission*
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Visual Pathways / cytology
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Visual Perception / physiology