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locus ceruleus

blue nucleus

The locus ceruleus is a dense cluster of neurons within the dorsorostral pons. This nucleus is the major location of neurons that release norepinephrine throughout the brain, and is responsible for physiological responses to stress and panic[GO]. Bluish region in the superior angle of the fourth ventricle floor, corresponding to melanin-like pigmented nerve cells which lie lateral to the ponto-mesencephalic central gray (griseum centrale). It is also known as nucleus pigmentosus pontis[GAID].

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Tür Nerve
Ana Yapı brainstem nucleus
Latince Adı blue nucleus
FMA ID 72478

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the locus ceruleus?

The locus ceruleus is a dense cluster of neurons within the dorsorostral pons. This nucleus is the major location of neurons that release norepinephrine throughout the brain, and is responsible for physiological responses to stress and panic[GO]. Bluish region in the superior angle of the fourth ven

What is the Latin name for the locus ceruleus?

The Latin name for the locus ceruleus is blue nucleus.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:72478 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0002148 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  3. Wikidata — Q1470452 Structured knowledge base cross-reference

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