Cortical Layers Flashcards

1
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Supragranular

A

Above Layer IV
Cortico-cortical connections
I-plexiform layer
II&III-densely packed with neurons

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Internal granular

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Layer IV
Densely packed stellate cells
Receives input from thalamus

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3
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Infragranular

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Below Layer IV
Descending projections for efferent mechanisms
V&VI pyramidal neurons to thalamus, brainstem, spinal cord

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