Periaqueductal Gray

Periakveduktal grå massa

Svensk definition

Central grå substans som omger hjärnakvedukten i mitthjärnan (mesencefalon). Fysiologiskt involverad i många olika reaktioner: lordos, ätandet, tonus i urinblåsan och smärta.

Engelsk definition

Central gray matter surrounding the CEREBRAL AQUEDUCT in the MESENCEPHALON. Physiologically it is probably involved in RAGE reactions, the LORDOSIS REFLEX; FEEDING responses, bladder tonus, and pain.

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Engelska synonymer

Central Gray Substance of Midbrain Griseum Centrale Griseum Centrale Mesencephali Griseum Centrale Mesencephalus Periaqueductal Gray Matter Gray Matter, Periaqueductal Central Periaqueductal Gray Gray, Central Periaqueductal Periaqueductal Grays, Central Mesencephalic Central Gray Central Gray, Mesencephalic Midbrain Central Gray Central Gray, Midbrain Substantia Grisea Centralis Substantia Grisea Centralis Mesencephali