Topography of Hypothalamus and Pituitary Flashcards
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Q
What is the supraoptic nuclei and the paraventricular nuclei
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Supraoptic: ADH
Paraventricular: Oxytocin: Contraction of myoepithelial cells around alveoli + ducts of mammary glands + uterus
These are neurosecretory cells