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| Category:Barrington's nucleus |
| AfferentProjections | Periaqueductal gray + |
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| CurationStatus | uncurated + |
| Definition | collection of cell bodies located in the r … collection of cell bodies located in the rostral pons in the brainstem involved in the supraspinal regulation of micturition (urination). The PMC makes connections with other brain centers to control micturition, including the medial frontal cortex, insular cortex, hypothalamus and periaqueductal gray (PAG). The PAG in particular acts a relay station for ascending bladder information from the spinal cord and incoming signals from higher brain areas (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pontine_micturition_center) pedia.org/wiki/Pontine_micturition_center) |
| Has default formThis property is a special property in this wiki. | PONS brain region + |
| Id | nlx_144457 + |
| Is part of | Pons + |
| Label | Barrington's nucleus + |
| Modification dateThis property is a special property in this wiki. | 30 May 2012 18:57:24 + |
| ModifiedDate | 30 May 2012 + |
| Page has default formThis property is a special property in this wiki. | PONS brain region + |
| Species | Mammal + |
| SuperCategory | Regional part of brain + |
| Synonym | pontine micturition center + |
| Categories | Regional part of brain |
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