urophysis

Term ID

UBERON:0011359

Synonyms

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].

References

• BTO:0001848

Ontology

Uberon Ontology