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area postrema

Term ID
ZFA:0005146
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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. (1)
Appears at
Unknown
Evident until
Adult (90d-730d, breeding adult)
References
  • TAO:0005146
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