medial preoptic nucleus
area praeoptica medialis
The medial preoptic nucleus is bounded laterally by the lateral preoptic nucleus, and medially by the preoptic periventricular nucleus. It releases gonadotropin-releasing hormone, controls copulation in males, and is larger in males than in females.[WP,unvetted].
| Tipo | Nerve |
| Sistema corporal | Nervous |
| Estructura principal | hypothalamic nucleus |
| Nombre latino | area praeoptica medialis |
| FMA ID | 67890 |
Preguntas frecuentes
What is the medial preoptic nucleus?
The medial preoptic nucleus is bounded laterally by the lateral preoptic nucleus, and medially by the preoptic periventricular nucleus. It releases gonadotropin-releasing hormone, controls copulation in males, and is larger in males than in females.[WP,unvetted].
What body system is the medial preoptic nucleus part of?
The medial preoptic nucleus is part of the Nervous.
What is the Latin name for the medial preoptic nucleus?
The Latin name for the medial preoptic nucleus is area praeoptica medialis.
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