Paraventricular Nucleus

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Also known as:  Filiform Nucleus;  Nucleus Filiformis

 

Description

The Paraventricular Nucleus is a triangular group of large Neurons in the Periventricular Zone of the Anterior half of the Hypothalamus.

 

Features of the Paraventricular Nucleus

 The Cells of the Paraventricular Nucleus are similar to those of the Supraoptic Nucleus.

 The Axons of approximately 20% of the Neurons of the Paraventricular Nucleus join in the formation of the Supraopticohypophysial Tract and are functionally associated with the Posterior Lobe of the Pituitary Gland.

 The Neurons of the Paraventricular Nucleus project Nerve Fibers to the Brain Stem and to the Intermediolateral Cell Column of the Spinal Cord.

 

These Substances Operate in the Paraventricular Nucleus

Neuropeptides

 Vasopressin is produced in the Paraventricular Nucleus.

 

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