Term Name: urophysis
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Definition: This is a neurosecretory organ rostral to the ampulla caudalis on the ventral surface of the distal end of the spinal cord. Receives axons from caudal neurosecretory nucleus, which contains Dahlgren cells that secrete urotensin I and II, implicated in osmotic regulation, cardiovascular function and reproduction[Butler].
Ontology: Uberon Ontology [UBERON:0011359]

Relationships
is part of: spinal cord
is a type of: dorsal region element ectoderm-derived structure endocrine gland neuroendocrine gland