Eye cell types

Question 1

Cell bodies located in outer nuclear layer, axons project to outer plexiform layer

Answer 1

Receptor cells

Question 2

Cell bodies located in inner nuclear layer, projecting into inner plexiform layer
Transfer information from rods and cones to ganglion cells

Answer 2

Bipolar cells

Question 3

Cell bodies located in ganglion cell layer, projecting into nerve fiber layer
Axons make up optic nerve

Answer 3

Ganglion cells

Question 4

Allow for lateral processing within retina
Between receptor cells
Between bipolar cells

Answer 4

Horizontal cells

Question 5

Sense motion, cell bodies in inner plexiform layer

Answer 5

Amacrine cells