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Collateralization in the mammalian nervous system.

M Sarter, H J Markowitsch

The International Journal of Neuroscience

|December 1, 1985

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Collateralized neurons in the mammalian nervous system primarily support unspecific forebrain activation and motor control. Their significance appears to diminish with increasing encephalization, particularly in the limbic system.

Area of Science:

Neuroscience
Neuroanatomy

Background:

Neurons with collateralized axons play roles in neural circuit function.
Understanding their distribution and significance is key to comprehending nervous system organization.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the origins of neurons with collateralized axons.
To hypothesize on their distribution, function, and significance during encephalization.

Main Methods:

Review of anatomical literature on neuronal collateralization.
Functional and anatomical arguments to support hypotheses.

Main Results:

Collateralized neurons are mainly found in circuits for unspecific forebrain activation, balance, and movement.
Limbic system collateralization is minimal and present mainly in less encephalized species.

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Conclusions:

The functional significance of neuronal collateralization decreases as encephalization progresses.
This suggests an evolutionary trend in neural circuit complexity.