Flashcards in Cortical fibre systems Deck (5)
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1
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Association fibres
A
- Short association fibres
2. Long association fibres (fasciculus)
2
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Projection fibres
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- Corticospinal tract;
2. Optic radiation
3
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Commissure fibres
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- Corpus callosum
- Anterior commissure
- Posterior commissure
(Neo)cortical pyramidal cell
Dendritic spine
4
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Neo cortical pyramidal cell
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Refers to a type of multipolar neuron found in areas of the brain
e.g.: cortex, hippocampus, amygdala
5
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Dendritic spine
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Refers to a small membranous protrusion from a neurons dendrite
–> is a storage site for synaptic strength + helps transmit electrical signals to the soma