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Renshaw cells |
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Renshaw cells [ren′shô] Etymology: B. Renshaw, American neurologist, b. 1911; L, cella, storeroom small cells that reduce motor neuron discharge through a feedback circuit involving axon collaterals that excite interneurons. The system prevents rapid repeated firing of motor neurons. Renshaw cells interneurons in the central nervous system that provide a regulatory feedback system to control the excitability of motor neurons. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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