Area Postrema [area postrema]
- Terms
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chemorecepční spouštěcí zóna
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Chemoreceptor Trigger Zone
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.
- DUI
- D031608 MeSH Browser
- CUI
- M0398498
- Previous indexing
- Cerebral Ventricles (1965-2001); Fourth Ventricle (2000-2002); Medulla Oblongata (1966-2002)
- History note
- 2003
- Public note
- 2003
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