circumventricular organ

circumventricular organ

Any of any of the secretory or sensory organs located in the brain region around or in relation to the ventricular system that are characterized by extensive vasculature and a lack of a normal blood brain barrier (BBB) and allow for the linkage between the central nervous system and peripheral blood flow.

Type Organ
Body System Nervous
Parent Structure regional part of brain
Latin Name circumventricular organ
FMA ID 84081

Sub-structures

sensory circumventricular organ Organ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the circumventricular organ?
Any of any of the secretory or sensory organs located in the brain region around or in relation to the ventricular system that are characterized by extensive vasculature and a lack of a normal blood brain barrier (BBB) and allow for the linkage between the central nervous system and peripheral blood
What body system is the circumventricular organ part of?
The circumventricular organ is part of the Nervous.
What is the Latin name for the circumventricular organ?
The Latin name for the circumventricular organ is circumventricular organ.

Related Structures

accessory nucleus of optic tract nuclei accessorii tractus optici accessory pretectal nucleus APN aggregate regional part of brain set of nuclei of neuraxis alar plate midbrain amiculum of dentate nucleus amiculum nuclei dentati amiculum of inferior olive ami ampulla caudalis ansa peduncularis ansa peduncularis in thalamo

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