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retinal ganglion cell

retinal ganglion cell A retinal ganglion cell is a retina neuron that serves as an output cell, receiving visual information from photoreceptors through intermediary neurons.

A retinal ganglion cell is a retina neuron that serves as an output cell, receiving visual information from photoreceptors through intermediary neurons. It sends that information through the optic nerve to brain areas including the thalamus, hypothalamus, and superior colliculus.

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