Substantia Nigra [substantia nigra]

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Definition

The black substance in the ventral midbrain or the nucleus of cells containing the black substance. These cells produce DOPAMINE, an important neurotransmitter in regulation of the sensorimotor system and mood. The dark colored MELANIN is a by-product of dopamine synthesis.

DUI
D013378 MeSH Browser
CUI
M0020683

A Anatomy
A08.186.211 Brain 5 749
A08.186.211.132 Brain Stem 303
A08.186.211.132.659 Mesencephalon 63
A08.186.211.132.659.413 Cerebral Peduncle
A08.186.211.132.659.413.437 Cerebral Crus
A08.186.211.132.659.413.656 Substantia Nigra 63
A08.186.211.132.659.413.656.249 Pars Compacta 1
A08.186.211.132.659.413.656.500 Pars Reticulata
A08.186.211.132.659.413.875 Tegmentum Mesencephali 8
A10 Tissues 372
A11 Cells 976