BRENDA Tissue and Enzyme Source Ontology

Last uploaded: February 4, 2022
Preferred Name

nucleus solitarius
Synonyms

nucleus tractus solitarii

Geschmackskern

solitary nucleus

Definitions

Gray matter located in the dorsomedial part of the medulla oblongata associated with the solitary tract. The solitary nucleus receives inputs from most organ systems including the terminations of the facial, glossopharyngeal, and vagus nerves. It is a major coordinator of autonomic nervous system regulation of cardiovascular, respiratory, gustatory, gastrointestinal, and chemoreceptive aspects of homeostasis. The solitary nucleus is also notable for the large number of neurotransmitters which are found therein.

ID

http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/BTO_0003963

definition

Gray matter located in the dorsomedial part of the medulla oblongata associated with the solitary tract. The solitary nucleus receives inputs from most organ systems including the terminations of the facial, glossopharyngeal, and vagus nerves. It is a major coordinator of autonomic nervous system regulation of cardiovascular, respiratory, gustatory, gastrointestinal, and chemoreceptive aspects of homeostasis. The solitary nucleus is also notable for the large number of neurotransmitters which are found therein.

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BrendaTissueOBO

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nucleus tractus solitarii

Geschmackskern

solitary nucleus

id

BTO:0003963

label

nucleus solitarius

notation

BTO:0003963

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http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/BTO_0000041

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nucleus solitarius

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http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/BTO_0000041

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