area postrema
AP
A small, rounded eminence on each side of the fourth ventricle, which receives nerve fibers from the solitary nucleus , spinal cord, and adjacent areas of the medulla. The area postrema lies outside the blood-brain barrier and its functions include acting as an emetic chemoreceptor.
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| النوع | Nerve |
| جهاز الجسم | العصبي |
| الاسم اللاتيني | AP |
| FMA ID | 72607 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the area postrema?
A small, rounded eminence on each side of the fourth ventricle, which receives nerve fibers from the solitary nucleus , spinal cord, and adjacent areas of the medulla. The area postrema lies outside the blood-brain barrier and its functions include acting as an emetic chemoreceptor.
What body system is the area postrema part of?
The area postrema is part of the العصبي.
What is the Latin name for the area postrema?
The Latin name for the area postrema is AP.
إخلاء المسؤولية الطبية
هذا المحتوى لأغراض تعليمية وإعلامية فقط. لا يُقصد به أن يكون بديلاً عن المشورة الطبية المهنية أو التشخيص أو العلاج. استشر دائماً طبيبك أو مزود الرعاية الصحية المؤهل الآخر بشأن أي أسئلة قد تكون لديك بخصوص حالة طبية. لا تتجاهل أبداً المشورة الطبية المهنية أو تتأخر في طلبها بسبب شيء قرأته على هذا الموقع.
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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.
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