How is the structure of the cerebellar cortex summarized?

The structure of the cerebellar cortex can be summarized as consisting of three distinct layers: the molecular layer, Purkinje cell layer, and granular cell layer. The molecular layer contains axons and dendrites of Purkinje cells, as well as stellate and basket cells. The Purkinje cell layer is made up of a single layer of large, highly branched Purkinje cells, which are the main output neurons of the cerebellar cortex. Finally, the granular cell layer contains granule cells, the most numerous type of neuron in the cerebellum, as well as Golgi cells. Overall, this layered structure allows for the highly organized processing of sensory and motor information within the cerebellar cortex.

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