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.

Type Nerve
Système corporel Nervous
Structure parente preoptic nucleus
Nom latin median preoptic nucleus (Loo)
FMA ID 62323

Questions fréquentes

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

Structures associées

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