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- adjective biology Having large
cells
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Examples
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Motion processing also starts in the retina but continues through dorsal stream visual areas, called the magnocellular system.
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So far, the most compelling evidence she provides concerns the relationship between orbit convergence (movement of the eyes from the sides to the front of the face) and the activity of parvocellular and magnocellular neurons in the LGN (lateral geniculate nucleus) of the primate thalamus.
Snakes in Primate Vision Field Notes 2006
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This system provides "vision for perception" (such as being able to spot a venomous snake camouflaged in leaves) while the magnocellular neurons enable "vision for action" (such as being able to reach and grasp an insect to eat or a branch while leaping).
Archive 2006-07-01 Field Notes 2006
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Motion sensitivity and magnocellular brain function are also known to be particularly sensitive to impairment in certain developmental conditions such as dyslexia and autism.
Mind Hacks: Pathology, plasticity and the sharpened mind 2006
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So far, the most compelling evidence she provides concerns the relationship between orbit convergence (movement of the eyes from the sides to the front of the face) and the activity of parvocellular and magnocellular neurons in the LGN (lateral geniculate nucleus) of the primate thalamus.
Archive 2006-07-01 Field Notes 2006
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Motion sensitivity is known to involve the magnocellular parts of the visual pathway.
Mind Hacks: Pathology, plasticity and the sharpened mind 2006
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Motion sensitivity and magnocellular brain function are also known to be particularly sensitive to impairment in certain developmental conditions such as dyslexia and autism.
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This system provides "vision for perception" (such as being able to spot a venomous snake camouflaged in leaves) while the magnocellular neurons enable "vision for action" (such as being able to reach and grasp an insect to eat or a branch while leaping).
Snakes in Primate Vision Field Notes 2006
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Motion sensitivity is known to involve the magnocellular parts of the visual pathway.
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Hatton GI, Li ZH (1998) Neurophysiology of magnocellular neuroendocrine cells: recent advances
Citizendium, the Citizens' Compendium - Recent changes [en] 2009
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