Preoptic nucleus
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Preoptic nucleus can refer to:
- Ventrolateral preoptic nucleusVentrolateral preoptic nucleusThe ventrolateral preoptic nucleus is a group of neurons in the hypothalamus. They are primarily active during Non-rapid eye movement sleep, and inhibit other neurons that are involved in wakefulness...
- Anterodorsal preoptic nucleus
- Preoptic areaPreoptic areaThe preoptic area is a region of the hypothalamus. According to the MeSH classification, it is considered part of the anterior hypothalamus. There are four nuclei in this region, according to Terminologia Anatomica .-Functions:The preoptic area is responsible for thermoregulation and receives...