simple cells
[/ˈsɪmpəl sɛlz/]
nounpl: simple cells
células simples
1. In neuroscience, neurons in the visual cortex that respond to oriented edges or bars of light at specific positions in the visual field
Simple cells in the primary visual cortex are selective for orientation and spatial frequency.
As células simples no córtex visual primário são seletivas para orientação e frequência espacial.
2. In biology, basic cellular units with minimal complexity, lacking specialized structures or organelles
Prokaryotic organisms are composed of simple cells without a nucleus.
Os organismos procarióticos são compostos de células simples sem núcleo.
3. In electrochemistry, basic electrolytic devices consisting of two terminals and an electrolyte
A battery is made of simple cells connected in series.
Uma bateria é feita de células simples conectadas em série.
This is a technical scientific term with consistent usage across English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking scientific communities. The concept was developed through neuroscience research in the 1960s, particularly through the work of Hubel and Wiesel.
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