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How Does the Hippocampus Enable Cognitive Maps for Navigation?
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- Place cells in the hippocampus fire selectively when you are in a specific location.
- Grid cells in the entorhinal cortex provide a metric coordinate system for space.
- Head direction cells track the orientation of the head relative to the environment.
- Together, these cells create an internal GPS that supports spatial navigation and memory.
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