retinal ganglion cell

the only type of neuron in the retina that sends signals to the brain resulting from visual stimulation. Retinal ganglion cells receive input from retinal bipolar cells and amacrine cells. The axons of retinal ganglion cells form the optic nerve.

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March 11th 2025

resource competition

mutual interference between cognitive resources involved in simultaneous effortful tasks. See dual-task competition.