Concept information
Término preferido
vomeronasal organ
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Topic
Definición
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An accessory chemoreceptor organ that is separated from the main olfactory mucosa. It is situated at the base of nasal septum close to the vomer and nasal bones. It forwards chemical signals (such as pheromones) to the central nervous system, thus influencing reproductive and social behavior. In humans, most of its structures except the vomeronasal duct undergo regression after birth.
Fuente: Medical Subject Headings 2017
Tipo: Concept definition
Concepto genérico
Sinónimos
- Jacobson organ
- Jacobson's organ
- vomeronasal nerve
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español
URI
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/308291
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