Editing Pyramidal cell (section)

===Cognition===

Pyramidal neurons in the prefrontal cortex are implicated in cognitive ability. In mammals, the complexity of pyramidal cells increases from [[Posterior (anatomy)|posterior]] to [[anterior]] brain regions. The degree of complexity of pyramidal neurons is likely linked to the cognitive capabilities of different anthropoid species. Pyramidal cells within the prefrontal cortex appear to be responsible for processing input from the primary auditory cortex, primary somatosensory cortex, and primary visual cortex, all of which process sensory modalities.<ref>{{cite journal | vauthors = Baker A, Kalmbach B, Morishima M, Kim J, Juavinett A, Li N, Dembrow N | title = Specialized Subpopulations of Deep-Layer Pyramidal Neurons in the Neocortex: Bridging Cellular Properties to Functional Consequences | journal = The Journal of Neuroscience | volume = 38 | issue = 24 | pages = 5441–5455 | date = June 2018 | pmid = 29798890 | doi = 10.1523/JNEUROSCI.0150-18.2018 | pmc = 6001033 }}</ref> These cells might also play a critical role in complex object recognition within the visual processing areas of the cortex.<ref name = "Elston" /> Relative to other species, the larger cell size and complexity of pyramidal neurons, along with certain patterns of cellular organization and function, correlates with the evolution of human cognition. <ref>{{cite journal | vauthors = Galakhova AA, Hunt S, Wilbers R, Heyer DB, de Kock CP, Mansvelder HD, Goriounova NA | title = Evolution of cortical neurons supporting human cognition | language = English | journal = Trends in Cognitive Sciences | volume = 26 | issue = 11 | pages = 909–922 | date = November 2022 | pmid = 36117080 | pmc = 9561064 | doi = 10.1016/j.tics.2022.08.012 }}</ref>