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MeSH Tree Location(s) for Vomeronasal Organ

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An accessory chemoreceptor organ that is separated from the main OLFACTORY MUCOSA. It is situated at the base of nasal septum close to the VOMER and NASAL BONES. It forwards chemical signals (such as PHEROMONES) to the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM, thus influencing reproductive and social behavior. In humans, most of its structures except the vomeronasal duct undergo regression after birth.


Location corresponding to Mesh Number A09.531.940

Nose  Näsa
Vomeronasal Organ   Vomero-nasalis
Jacobsons organ
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