loading...| Preferred Name |
supraoptic nucleus |
| Synonyms |
nucleus supraopticus supraoptic nucleus of hypothalamus |
| Definitions |
A sharply defined nucleus of nerve cells in the anterior hypothalamic region, immediately above the lateral part of the optic chiasm; many of its cells are neurosecretory in function, secreting vasopressin, which is carried to the neurohypophysis (posterior pituitary) by the fibers of the supraopticohypophysial tract; other cells are osmoreceptors, which respond to increased osmotic pressure to signal the release of vasopressin by the neurohypophysis. |
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http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/BTO_0002697 |
| definition |
A sharply defined nucleus of nerve cells in the anterior hypothalamic region, immediately above the lateral part of the optic chiasm; many of its cells are neurosecretory in function, secreting vasopressin, which is carried to the neurohypophysis (posterior pituitary) by the fibers of the supraopticohypophysial tract; other cells are osmoreceptors, which respond to increased osmotic pressure to signal the release of vasopressin by the neurohypophysis. |
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BrendaTissueOBO |
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nucleus supraopticus supraoptic nucleus of hypothalamus |
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BTO:0002697 |
| label |
supraoptic nucleus |
| notation |
BTO:0002697 |
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supraoptic nucleus |
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