Vomeronasal Organ

Vomeronasalorgan

Engelsk definition

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.

Svenska synonymer

Jacobsons organ

Engelska synonymer

Vomeronasal Organs Jacobson's Organ Jacobsons Organ Organum Vomeronasale Organum Vomeronasales Vomeronasale, Organum Jacobson Organ Vomeronasal Nerve Vomeronasal Nerves Vomeronasal System Vomeronasal Systems