Mesh term Photoreceptor Cells, Vertebrate
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Description
Specialized PHOTOTRANSDUCTION neurons in the vertebrates, such as the RETINAL ROD CELLS and the RETINAL CONE CELLS. Non-visual photoreceptor neurons have been reported in the deep brain, the PINEAL GLAND and organs of the circadian system.Browse to child terms:
Photoreceptor Connecting Cilium
Retinal Cone Photoreceptor Cells
Retinal Photoreceptor Cell Inner Segment
Retinal Photoreceptor Cell Outer Segment
Retinal Rod Photoreceptor Cells
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