Chapter 9
Microspikes-microfilament containing pointed filopodia of the growth cone that elongate and contact to allow axonal migration.
Astrotactin- adhesion protein that helps the neuron maintain adhesion to glial cell.
Dendrites- fine branching extensions of the neuron that are used to pick up electric impulses from other cells
Preplate- formed from the first cortical neurons to be generated and migrate out of the germinal zone
Neural retina- cells of the inner layer that proliferate rapidly and generate a variety of glia, ganglion cells, interneurons and light sensitive photoreceptor neurons.
Cyclopia- a single eye in the center of the face usually below the nose. The result of a mutated Shh gene.
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