词汇 | supraoptic |
释义 | supraoptic adjective anatomy specializeduk /ˌsuː.prəˈɒp.tɪk/ us /ˌsuː.prəˈɑːp.tɪk/ happening or in a position above the optic chiasm(= the connection in the brain between the two optic nerves that connect the eyes to the brain): The mammalian supraoptic nucleus is a neuroendocrine centre in the brain, regulating a variety of physiological functions. The two hemispheres of the brain are not isolated anatomically, and information may pass through the supraoptic commissure. This can develop due to defects in the supraoptic and paraventricular nuclei of the hypothalamus. Decussating pathways are evident in the supraoptic decussations. Oxytocin consists of 9 amino acids produced in the paraventricular and supraoptic nuclei of the hypothalamus. The eye & surrounding area beadily beetling canthus chiasm chiasma compound eye eyeball eyelid glassy limbus macula macula lutea macular monobrow optic nerve staring suborbital superciliary supraorbital tear duct You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: The brain & nervous system |
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