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Association fibres

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  1. Short association fibres

2. Long association fibres (fasciculus)

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Projection fibres

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  1. Corticospinal tract;

2. Optic radiation

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Commissure fibres

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  1. Corpus callosum
  2. Anterior commissure
  3. Posterior commissure

(Neo)cortical pyramidal cell
Dendritic spine

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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

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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