basal nucleus of telencephalon

basal forebrain nucleus

A group of neurons in the basal forebrain that has wide projections to the neocortex and is rich in acetylcholine and choline acetyltransferase. It undergoes degeneration in paralysis agitans and Alzheimer's disease.

Type Nerve
Body System Nervous
Latin Name basal forebrain nucleus
FMA ID 61887

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the basal nucleus of telencephalon?
A group of neurons in the basal forebrain that has wide projections to the neocortex and is rich in acetylcholine and choline acetyltransferase. It undergoes degeneration in paralysis agitans and Alzheimer's disease.
What body system is the basal nucleus of telencephalon part of?
The basal nucleus of telencephalon is part of the Nervous.
What is the Latin name for the basal nucleus of telencephalon?
The Latin name for the basal nucleus of telencephalon is basal forebrain nucleus.

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