What are the Structural Characteristics of Granule Cells?
Granule cells are characterized by their small size and dense packing. They typically have a small cell body, ranging from 4 to 10 micrometers in diameter, and possess thin, branching dendrites. In the cerebellum, granule cells have an axon that extends to form parallel fibers, which synapse with the dendritic trees of Purkinje cells. The structural simplicity of granule cells contrasts with their complex functional roles.
