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purkinje cell

 

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Noun purkinje cell has 1 sense
  1. Purkinje cell - a large densely branching neuron that is the characteristic cell of the cerebellar cortex
    --1 is a kind of
    brain cell

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Purkinje Cell

Noun: A type of large and elaborate neuron located in the cerebellar cortex of the brain.

Sense: In neuroscience, it is responsible for receiving and integrating sensory information from the body and transmitting output signals to other areas of the brain.

Usage: Purkinje cells play a crucial role in motor coordination and fine-tuning of movements.

Sample Sentences:

1. The Purkinje cells are easily identifiable due to their distinct shape and large dendritic tree.

2. Damage to the Purkinje cells can lead to severe balance and coordination problems.

3. Researchers are studying the firing patterns of Purkinje cells to better understand their involvement in cognitive processes.

4. The Purkinje cell layer is characterized by a dense arrangement of these specialized neurons.

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