Term Name: locus ceruleus morphogenesis
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Definition: The process in which the anatomical structure of the locus ceruleus is generated and organized. In mice, the locus ceruleus is a dense cluster of neurons within the dorsorostral pons. This nucleus is the major location of neurons that release norepinephrine throughout the brain, and is responsible for physiological responses to stress and panic.
Ontology: GO: Biological Process [GO:0021704]    QuickGO    AmiGO

Relationships
is part of: locus ceruleus development pons morphogenesis
has parts: locus ceruleus formation
is a type of: anatomical structure morphogenesis