viscerosensory nuclei
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The term viscerosensory nuclei refers to cell groups in the hindbrain defined on the basis of function and connectivity as receiving neural input from the internal organs ( Swanson-2004 ). They include the parabrachial nuclei of the pontine tegmentum and the solitary nucleus (Swanson) of the medulla.

Also known as: visceral sensory systemNeuroNames ID : 2890


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