Grid cells are specialized types of neurons found in the entorhinal cortex of the brain, particularly involved in spatial navigation and the cognitive mapping of the environment. They play a crucial role in providing a metric for spatial navigation, helping to create a coordinate system that allows for the representation of space. Key characteristics of grid cells include: 1. **Hexagonal Grid Pattern**: The firing pattern of grid cells forms a hexagonal grid.
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