Thalamic relay neuron

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Thalamic Relay neuron is a neuron in Vertebrates

Contents 1 NS neuron 2 Anatomy 3 Molecular profile 4 Physiology 4.1 Synaptic Connections 4.1.1 Synaptic Inputs 4.1.2 Synaptic Outputs 4.2 Spiking properties 5 Behavior 6 References 7 Additional information

NS neuron

The Thalamic Relay neuron is a principal neuron located in veterbrates, specifically the thalamus.

Neuronal Type: Principal

Anatomy

The Anatomy of the Thalamic Relay Neuron can be seen in the uploaded photo. Photo Key

1. Equivalent dendrite   
2. Distal equivalent dendrite   
3. Middle equivalent dendrite   
4. Proximal equivalent dendrite   
5. Soma   
6. Axon hillock   
7. Axon fiber   
8. Axon terminal

This information was found on the website :

  http://senselab.med.yale.edu/NeuronDB/ndbEavSum.asp?id=262&mo=1

Molecular profile

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• Unique molecular markers: ______________

Physiology

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Synaptic Connections

Synaptic Inputs

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Synaptic Outputs

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Spiking properties

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Behavior

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References

1. Author1 FM,Author2 FM (year) Title, Journal, vol: pages. PMID.
2. Author1 FM,Author2 FM (year) Title, Journal, vol: pages. PMID.

Additional information

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