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Photoreceptor Bipolar Cells are a type of interneuron found in the retina of the eye. They play a crucial role in the visual pathway by processing visual information from photoreceptors and sending signals to ganglion cells, which transmit the information to the brain.

Bipolar cells are called so because they receive synaptic input from one type of neuron (photoreceptors) and transmit information to another type of neuron (ganglion cells), thereby acting as a pivot or link between two distinct types of neural circuitry. There are several subtypes of bipolar cells, which are distinguished by their unique morphological features and functional properties.

Photoreceptor bipolar cells are strategically positioned to detect changes in the visual field, particularly in the temporal and nasal hemifields. They can be either examined or depressed depending on the visual stimulus, making them an important component of the visual processing circuitry.

The function of bipolar cells is primarily concerned with the transmission of visual information from photoreceptors to ganglion cells. Signals from bipolar cells can be modified by other interneurons situated in the inner plexiform layer of the retina, which perform a variety of functions that fine-tune the signals sent to the brain.

The formation and growth of bipolar cells are influenced by a variety of factors, including developmental and environmental factors. Genetic mutations affecting the process of bipolar cell formation can lead to vision-related developmental disorders, and further research is necessary to fully understand the mechanisms by which bipolar cells develop and interact with the visual system.