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🧠 In front of optic 🧠 Brain region
preoptic

preoptic

9.9
The part of the brain in front of the optic nerves that helps control body temperature, sleep, and reproduction
  • noun
  • /priˈɒptɪk/
  • Specialized
: región preóptica
  • The research focused on the function of the preoptic region in controlling body temperature.

Examples

  • In experiments, scientists measured activity in the preoptic area to study its role in regulating sleep.

  • Abnormalities in the preoptic area can lead to issues with reproductive behaviors in various species.

  • And if you happen to be shivering neurons in the preoptic area, we'll make sure that you stop shivering.

Surface Forms

preoptic singular
preoptics plural

Etymology

Preoptic comes from pre- 'before' and optic 'eye' (as in optical), so it names the brain area 'in front of the optic region'. That's why the preoptic is the region that helps regulate body temperature, sleep and reproductive behaviour.