Anatomical structures

Photoreceptors, Vertebrate

Photoreceptors, Vertebrate
Anatomical structures Photoreceptors, Vertebrate

Synonym(s) - Rods and Cones - Vertebrate Photoreceptors - Rods and Cones

 

Definition: Cells specialised in detecting and transducing light. Rods and cones are the photoreceptors of the vertebrate retina.

 

Generic term(s)

  • Nervous system
  • Neurons
  • Neurons, afferent
  • Photoreceptors
  • Photoreceptors, Vertebrate

 

See also

  • Cones (Retina)
  • Retinal ganglion cells
  • Rods (Retina)

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