In Hippocampal Pyramidal Neurons?

The principal cell type in this region is the excitatory pyramidal neuron—one of the most-studied cells in the mammalian brain—which integrates spatial, contextual, and emotional information and transmits all hippocampal output to various targets throughout the brain.

Are there pyramidal neurons in the hippocampus?

Pyramidal neurons are also common in subcortical structures such as the hippocampus and the amygdala. They are named for their shape: typically they have a soma (cell body) that is shaped like a teardrop or rounded pyramid.

What is a pyramidal neuron?

Pyramidal neurons, also known as pyramidal cells, are neurons with a pyramidal shaped cell body (soma) and two distinct dendritic trees. ... They are the most numerous excitatory cell type in mammalian cortical structures, suggesting that they play important roles in advanced cognitive functions.

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