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Area Postrema  

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Tipo

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definición

  • A small, rounded eminence on each side of the FOURTH VENTRICLE, which receives nerve fibers from the SOLITARY NUCLEUS; SPINAL CORD; and adjacent areas of the MEDULLA OBLONGATA. The area postrema lies outside the BLOOD-BRAIN BARRIER and its functions include acting as an emetic chemoreceptor.

Etiquetas alternativas

  • Chemoreceptor Trigger Zone

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URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-GJXBKKNH-K

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