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PRETECTAL AREA [1 record]

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Record 1 2015-02-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Nervous System
CONT

The pretectal area is thereby included in a reflex pathway for constriction of the pupils in response to increased intensity of light.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Système nerveux
CONT

Les neurones de l'aire prétectale reçoivent des influx provenant du nerf optique et se projettent dans le noyau d'Edinger-Westphal, qui en retour activent les neurones parasympathiques oculomoteurs.

Spanish

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