During the journey to obtain my MD degree, the histological study of the nervous system and its elements has been one of the most important experiences. This drawing features the morphology of a typical pyramidal neuron, located in the brain cortex. They are responsible of several key motor functions, both in health and disease. I found their dendritic arborizations to be one of the most interesting features of human and animal biology.
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