SUPRAOPTIC NUCLEUS

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found in the hypothalamus and the neurons secrete vasopressin.

SUPRAOPTIC NUCLEUS: "The supraoptic nucleus sits above the optic chiasm."

Related Psychology Terms

  1. EMOTION (Theories)
  2. NEURON (Nerve Cell)
  3. HUNGER DRIVE
  4. POSTERIOR COMMUNICATING ARTERY
  5. PARAVENTRICULAR NUCLEUS
  6. OPTIC TRACT
  7. PITUITARY GLAND
  8. PREOPTIC AREA
  9. PRIMARY VISUAL SYSTEM
  10. VISUAL FIELD DEFECT
Cite this page: N., Sam M.S., "SUPRAOPTIC NUCLEUS," in PsychologyDictionary.org, April 13, 2013, https://psychologydictionary.org/supraoptic-nucleus/ (accessed June 25, 2022).

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