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area postrema

  1. Subject h.area postrema
    Subject h.Area Postrema
    Entry termszóny chemorecepčné spúšťacie
    Scope note in EnglishA 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.
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