subcommissural organ

cerebral aqueduct subcommissural organ

The subcommissural organ is a circumventricular organ consisting of ependymal and hypendymal cells which secrete SCO-spondin[WP,partially vetted].

Type Organ
Body System Nervous
Latin Name cerebral aqueduct subcommissural organ
FMA ID 72414

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the subcommissural organ?
The subcommissural organ is a circumventricular organ consisting of ependymal and hypendymal cells which secrete SCO-spondin[WP,partially vetted].
What body system is the subcommissural organ part of?
The subcommissural organ is part of the Nervous.
What is the Latin name for the subcommissural organ?
The Latin name for the subcommissural organ is cerebral aqueduct subcommissural organ.

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