N cell

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N cell is a neuron in the Leech, Hirudo.

Basic information

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• Names and Aliases: _______
• Species: Hirudo
• Neurotransmitter: ____________
• Neuronal Type: Sensory Neuron, Nociceptor

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Anatomy

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• Cell body location:
• Present in Ganglia:
• Number of this neuron type in each ganglion:
• Axon Projection pattern:
  • Anterior connective
  • Posterior connective
  • Ganglion root
  • Ipsilateral/Contralateral

Physiology

Spiking properties

Synaptic Connections

Synaptic Inputs

Synaptic Outputs

• N cells make excitatory synapses on the AE cell. Work by students in the NS&B course in 2008 suggests that not all N cells have equivalent synaptic strength on AE.

Behavior

References

1. Brodfuehrer PD, Thorogood MS. Identified neurons and leech swimming behavior. Prog Neurobiol. 2001 Mar;63(4):371-81. Review. PMID: 11163683

1. 1: Muller KJ, Nicholls JG. Different properties of synapses between a single sensory neurone and two different motor cells in the leech C.N.S. J Physiol. 1974 Apr;238(2):357-69. PMID: 4366432