RGC100
RGC100
RGC100 (/ɑːr dʒiː siː wʌn hʌndrəd/), is a term used in the field of medicine and biology, specifically in the context of neuroscience and ophthalmology. The etymology of the term is not well known, but it is believed to be an abbreviation for Retinal Ganglion Cell 100, referring to a specific type of cell found in the retina of the eye.
Definition
RGC100 refers to a specific type of retinal ganglion cell (RGC), which are the neurons located near the inner surface of the retina. These cells receive visual information from photoreceptors via intermediate bipolar cells and amacrine cells, and transmit this information to the brain through the optic nerve.
Function
RGC100 cells, like other retinal ganglion cells, play a crucial role in the visual system. They are responsible for transmitting visual information from the retina to the brain. This information includes details about light intensity, color, motion, and other visual attributes. The specific function of RGC100 cells within this system is not fully understood and is a topic of ongoing research in the field of neurobiology.
Related Terms
- Retina: The light-sensitive layer of tissue at the back of the inner eye.
- Neuron: A specialized cell transmitting nerve impulses; a nerve cell.
- Photoreceptor: A structure in a living organism, especially a sensory cell or sense organ, that responds to light falling on it.
- Bipolar cell: A type of neuron which has two extensions.
- Amacrine cell: A type of neuron in the retina that inhibits bipolar cells.
- Optic nerve: The nerve that transmits visual information from the retina to the brain.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on RGC100
- Wikipedia's article - RGC100
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