Anatomical structures

Photoreceptors

Photoreceptors
Anatomical structures Photoreceptors

Synonym(s) - Photoreceptors, Retinal - Retinal Photoreceptors

 

Definition: Cells specialized to detect and transduce light.

 

Generic term(s)

  • Nervous System
  • Neurons
  • Neurons, afferent
  • Photoreceptors

 

See also

  • Photoreceptors, Invertebrate
  • Photoreceptors, Vertebrate
  • Retinal ganglion cells

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