Term: area postrema noradrenergic neuron
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Name: area postrema
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Definition: An area of medulla oblongata, outside the blood-brain barrier. The apical terminals of the neurons are, in a strategic location either to monitor the chemical constitution of the plasma or to release neurogenic substances into the general circulation.
Ontology: Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0005146]
Name: noradrenergic neuron
Synonyms:
Definition: A neuron that releases norephinephrine (noradrenaline) as a neurotransmitter.
Ontology: Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0005873]