Ganglion cell
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Various forms of nerve cells.
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| Location | Varies by type |
| Morphology | Varies |
| Function | Varies but often excitatory projection |
| Neurotransmitter | Varies but often glutamate |
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| TH | {{#property:P1694}} |
| TE | {{#property:P1693}} |
| FMA | {{#property:P1402}} |
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A ganglion cell is a cell found in a ganglion. The term is also sometimes used to refer specifically to:
- a retinal ganglion cell (RGC) found in the ganglion cell layer of the retina;
- cells that reside in the adrenal medulla, where they are involved in the sympathetic nervous system's release of epinephrine and norepinephrine into the blood stream; and
- cells of the sympathetic ganglia, parasympathetic ganglia, and spiral ganglia.
- cells of the parasympathetic ganglia
- cells of the spiral ganglia
