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Photoreceptor Cells (Photosensitive Cells) A photoreceptor cell is a specialized type of neuron found in the retina. Photoreceptors convert light into signals…

Olfactory System The parts of the body involved in sensing smell, including the nose and many parts of the brain. Smell may…

Nodes of Ranvier Also known as myelin sheath gaps. A myelin sheath wraps around the axon of a neuron and insulates it.…

Interneurons Most generally any neurons which are not motor or sensory. Related terms: Connector neurons, Intercalary neurons, Internuncial neurons, Internuncial cells Part…

Synaptic Terminals (Axon Terminals) An area at the end of an that contains . Related terms: Synaptic boutons, Presynaptic knobs, Presynaptic terminals…