tractus

Examples

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• The nucleus tractus solitarius is rich in catecholamine-containing fibers, has dense GABA input, and also contains 5-HT1A receptors.

  Academic text (2005)

• The vomiting center and nucleus of the tractus solitarius contain neurons with muscarinic and histamine H1 receptors, which are inhibited as shown in the table.

  Academic text (2003)

• The nucleus tractus solitarius is closely related to the PCRE.

  Academic text (2005)

• Do we know whether or not the nucleus tractus solitaire projects to the areas of the brain involved in dopamine release and craving?

  Andrew Huberman

• ( CTZ = chemoreceptor trigger zone; PCRF = parvicellular reticular formation; NTS = nucleus tractus solitarius.)

  Academic text (2005)

• The tractus carries signals from the spinal cord to the brain.

• Researchers study the optic tractus to understand visual processing in the brain.

Synonyms

T

tract

vstractus

• Specialized

4 7.9

A bundle of nerve fibers in the brain or spinal cord that carry signals

is broader covering bundles or anatomical groups beyond specific pathways

N

nerve tract

vstractus

• Specialized

6.2

A group of nerve fibers in the brain or spinal cord that carry messages

is more general naming bundles or structures across the nervous system

F

fiber bundle

vstractus

• Specialized

5.6

A group of thin nerve threads that carry signals in the body

is specific to anatomical bundles in the nervous system rather than any fibers

Surface Forms

Etymology