neuroepithelium

Introduction

Specialized epithelium lining a sensory organ, containing either:

• neuroepithelial cells specialized for the reception of external stimuli
  • hair cells of the inner ear
  • taste buds
• 'true' neurons
  • olfactory epithelium
  • rods & cones of retina

More general terms

• epithelium

More specific terms

• olfactory epithelium
• retinal pigment epithelium (RPE)

Additional terms

• neuroepithelial cell