Structure of physiologically identified X and Y cells in the cat's lateral geniculate nucleus

Science. 1979 Jun 8;204(4397):1114-7. doi: 10.1126/science.451559.

Abstract

Horseradish peroxidase injected into 18 single, physiologically identified geniculate X and Y cells permitted a detailed morphological correlate to be determined for the physiological properties of each neuron. Class 1 morphological characteristics were associated with Y cells, class 3 with X cells, and class 2 structural traits were seen in both physiological types.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Cats
  • Geniculate Bodies / cytology*
  • Geniculate Bodies / physiology
  • Horseradish Peroxidase
  • Interneurons / cytology

Substances

  • Horseradish Peroxidase