rostral periventricular region of the third ventricle

RP3V

A functional anatomical construct containing the key estrogen-regulated inputs to gonadotropin-releasing hormone expressing (GnRH) neurons necessary for estrogen positive feedback. The rostral periventricular region of the third ventricle contains a population of neurons, scattered through the nuclei of the anteroventral periventricular (AVPV), periventricular preoptic (PVpo), and median preoptic (MEPO), that project directly to GnRH neurons and express ER-alpha.

Type Organ
Body System Nervous
Parent Structure functional part of brain
Latin Name RP3V

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the rostral periventricular region of the third ventricle?
A functional anatomical construct containing the key estrogen-regulated inputs to gonadotropin-releasing hormone expressing (GnRH) neurons necessary for estrogen positive feedback. The rostral periventricular region of the third ventricle contains a population of neurons, scattered through the nucle
What body system is the rostral periventricular region of the third ventricle part of?
The rostral periventricular region of the third ventricle is part of the Nervous.
What is the Latin name for the rostral periventricular region of the third ventricle?
The Latin name for the rostral periventricular region of the third ventricle is RP3V.

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