Place cells are specialized neurons found in the hippocampus, a region of the brain that is critical for memory and spatial navigation. These cells play a crucial role in helping an organism understand its environment and navigate through it. Here are some key characteristics of place cells: 1. **Spatial Mapping**: Place cells become active when an animal is in a specific location in its environment, and they fire in relation to that particular place.
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