| Name: | eye photoreceptor cell |
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| Synonyms: | eye photoreceptor cells |
| Definition: | |
| Ontology: | Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0009154] |
| Name: | synaptic ribbon |
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| Definition: | A non-membrane bound, electron dense structure associated that extends perpendicular to the presynaptic membrane in ribbon synapses. The ribbon's surface is studded with small particles to which synaptic vesicles tether via fine filaments. The tethered vesicles function as a pool, several fold greater than the docked pool available for fast release, which supports sustained release of vesicles. Synaptic ribbons may be plate like or spherical. |
| Ontology: | GO: Cellular Component [GO:0098681] QuickGO AmiGO |
| Name: | separated from |
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| Synonyms: | discontiguous, divided_from, splitted from |
| Definition: | A structural quality inhering in a bearer by virtue of the bearer's not being in contact with another entity, or of no longer being connected or joined with another entity. |
| Ontology: | Phenotypic Quality Ontology [PATO:0001505] |
| Name: | photoreceptor ribbon synapse |
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| Definition: | A ribbon synapse between a retinal photoreceptor cell (rod or cone) and a retinal bipolar cell. These contain a plate-like synaptic ribbon. |
| Ontology: | GO: Cellular Component [GO:0098684] QuickGO AmiGO |