Uberon definition : The median preoptic nucleus is located along the midline in a position significantly
dorsal to the other 3 preoptic nuclei, at least in the macaca fascicularis brain.
It wraps around the top (dorsal), front, and bottom (ventral) surfaces of the anterior
commissure. The median preoptic nucleus generates thirst. Drinking decreases noradrenaline
release in the median preoptic nucleus.;
Uberon related term : periventricular nucleus, preventricular portion; median preoptic nucleus (Loo);
The median preoptic nucleus is located along the midline in a position significantly
dorsal to the other 3 preoptic nuclei, at least in the macaca fascicularis brain.
It wraps around the top (dorsal), front, and bottom (ventral) surfaces of the anterior
commissure. The median preoptic nucleus generates thirst. Drinking decreases noradrenaline
release in the median preoptic nucleus.