olfactory bulb granule cell layer

accessory olfactory bulb granule cell layer

The granule cell layer contains multiple small round neurons that lack axons. Long dendritic processes of the neurons reach the more superficial layers and inhibit mitral cells and tufted cells. Small distal processes make contacts with the exiting mitral cell axons.

Type Organ
Parent Structure olfactory bulb layer
Latin Name accessory olfactory bulb granule cell layer

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What is the olfactory bulb granule cell layer?
The granule cell layer contains multiple small round neurons that lack axons. Long dendritic processes of the neurons reach the more superficial layers and inhibit mitral cells and tufted cells. Small distal processes make contacts with the exiting mitral cell axons.
What is the Latin name for the olfactory bulb granule cell layer?
The Latin name for the olfactory bulb granule cell layer is accessory olfactory bulb granule cell layer.

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