Term Name: | chemorepulsion of branchiomotor axon |
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Synonyms: | negative chemotaxis of branchiomotor axon |
Definition: | The process in which a branchiomotor neuron growth cone is directed to a specific target site in response to a repulsive chemical cue. Branchiomotor neurons are located in the hindbrain and innervate branchial arch-derived muscles that control jaw movements, facial expression, the larynx, and the pharynx. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0021793] QuickGO AmiGO |