6 Layers Of Cells Of Cortex Flashcards
(16 cards)
Layer 1 _
Molecular
Molecular layer (1st) contains mostly _ and _
Axons that run lateral
Glial cells
Layer 2 _
External granular
External granule layer (2nd) contains mostly _
Small pyramidal neurons
Layer 3 _
External pyramidal
External pyramidal layer (3rd) contain larger pyramidal cells which provide _
Output to other cortical regions
Layer 4 _
Internal granular
Internal granular layer (4th) rich in _
Non pyramidal cells
Non pyramidal cells in 4th internal granular layer receive _
Afferent input from the thalamus
Layer 5 _
Internal pyramidal
5th internal pyramidal layer contains the _
Largest pyramidal cells
The largest pyramidal cells in 5th layer internal pyramidal contain axons that _
Leave cortex
Axons of pyramidal cells of 5th layer leave cortex and descend into (2)
Brainstem
Spinal cord
6th layer _
Multiform
6th multiform layer contain pyramidal cells, some of which project back to _
Thalamus
