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median preoptic nucleus

median preoptic nucleus (Loo)

The median preoptic nucleus is located along the midline in a position significantly dorsal to the other 3 preoptic nuclei, at least in the macaca fascicularis brain. It wraps around the top (dorsal), front, and bottom (ventral) surfaces of the anterior commissure. The median preoptic nucleus generates thirst. Drinking decreases noradrenaline release in the median preoptic nucleus.

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Tipo Nerve
Sistema corporal Nervioso
Estructura principal preoptic nucleus
Nombre latino median preoptic nucleus (Loo)
FMA ID 62323

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median preoptic nucleus?

The median preoptic nucleus is located along the midline in a position significantly dorsal to the other 3 preoptic nuclei, at least in the macaca fascicularis brain. It wraps around the top (dorsal), front, and bottom (ventral) surfaces of the anterior commissure. The median preoptic nucleus genera

What body system is the median preoptic nucleus part of?

The median preoptic nucleus is part of the Nervioso.

What is the Latin name for the median preoptic nucleus?

The Latin name for the median preoptic nucleus is median preoptic nucleus (Loo).

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:62323 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0002625 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.